Designer

US LBM; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Saint Louis, Michigan is seeking an entry-level Designer to create layouts for residential roof and floor systems, ensuring compliance with local building codes. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and drafting experience. Candidates should be proficient in AUTOCAD and possess excellent communication and technical writing skills. The role involves various responsibilities from design to customer service. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with a commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of drafting experience in construction or building materials industry.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Applicable work experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.

Responsibilities

• Design residential roof and floor systems.
• Discuss changes with engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Prepare roof truss and joist layouts.
• Perform job site inspections.
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Use computer or other technical equipment to provide a technically accurate layout (takeoff) of customer orders.
• Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing material lists and design layouts.
• Invoice projects, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.

Skills

Proficient technical writing skills

Excellent salesmanship

Communication skills

Proprietary software

AUTOCAD

Ability to read technical drawings

PC literate with Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

Associate's Degree in relevant field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

AUTO CAD

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Designer Hourly uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentations of building material requirements and systems for assigned projects or related segments. This position may design and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Design residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts.
• Discuss changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
• Present, sell and follow up on new jobs.
• Prepare roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.
• Perform job site inspections.
• Produce materials list.
• Determine special notes to append to contracts.
• Resolve architectural and design discrepancies.
• Assist in the shipping department.
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Use computer or other technical equipment to provide a technically accurate layout (takeoff) of customer orders.
• Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing material lists and design layouts.
• Produce final copies for contractor use for bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios and others as assigned.
• Assist customers as required, providing accurate, timely and thorough customer service.
• Measure and scale projects on-site.
• Invoice projects, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.

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

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

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.

Skills And Abilities

• Proficient technical writing skills. Excellent salesmanship and communication skills. Proprietary software, AUTOCAD, computer literate, ability to read technical drawings.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
• PC literate with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.

Zeeland Lumber & Supply, 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials