Designer

US LBM; Georgia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brand Vaughan, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, seeks an experienced Designer to produce layouts for commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems in Georgia. You will discuss changes with engineers and architects, prepare truss layouts, and produce materials lists while ensuring accurate, up-to-date designs.

The role requires an Associate's degree in Civil/Architectural/Design fields, 3 years drafting experience in construction, and proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree required.
• 3 years of drafting experience in construction or building materials industry required.

Responsibilities

• Designs commercial and complex roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
• Discusses changes with engineers, architects and contractors during construction.
• Prepares roof truss and truss joist layouts.
• Produces materials list and determines notes to append contracts.
• Assists in shipping department and performs site inspections.

Skills

Technical writing

Salesmanship

Communication

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Associate's degree in civil/architectural/design

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1946 by R.L. Brand and Cy Vaughan, Brand Vaughan serves professional builders and contractors in the Atlanta, Buford, Columbus, Madison, Athens and Lake Oconee areas of Georgia from eight locations in the state.

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A Brief Overview

The Designer Salary designs and completes layouts of commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing. The position requires complete independent judgment and oversight of structural and architectural design.

What you will do

• Designs commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems and produces layout.
• Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
• Presents, sells and follows-up on new jobs.
• Prepares roof truss and truss joist layouts.
• Coordinates, sells and does follow-ups of new jobs.
• Performs job-site inspections.
• Produces materials list.
• Determines special notes to append contracts.
• Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
• Maintains computer system and performs routine upgrades to insure accurate and current application.
• Assists in the shipping department.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in civil, architectural or design related field required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient technical writing skills. Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
• Special knowledge required—Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
• Other—PC Literate with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.

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Brand Vaughan, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.