Designer Hourly

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilcrest Jewett, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, seeks a Residential Designer to design and produce residential construction drawings, collaborating with contractors and homeowners.

The role involves working with project engineers and architects to develop floorplans, elevations, sections and details, while ensuring code compliance, safety, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: architectural or design field; Bachelor's preferred; experience may substitute.
• Proficient technical writing; strong sales and communication skills.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural context.
• PC literate with MS Office, SoftPlan, AutoCAD or similar design tools.

Responsibilities

• Designs residential construction drawings and layout drawings.
• Participates in remodeling and redesign of residential properties.
• Collaborates with engineers and architects on floorplans, elevations, sections and details.
• Discusses changes with engineers, architects and contractors during construction.
• Negotiates with clients considering inputs and suggestions.
• Adheres to budgets and project schedules.
• Interacts with team members to ensure communication.
• Ensures quality standards and safety compliance.
• Considers zoning, environmental factors, and structural stability.
• Maintains attendance and performs other duties as required.

Skills

Proficient writing

Salesmanship

Communication

Blueprint reading

Education

Architectural/design degree

Tools

SoftPlan

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

For more than 165 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as Iowa's \"home building headquarters\" and operates six retail yard locations, along with a truss and component plant, serving the Des Moines, Iowa City and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas.

The Residential Designer specializes in the design and construction of residential buildings by working with contractors or individual prospective homeowners. Consults with clients regarding the design of a residential building as well as its functionality.

Essential Job Duties

• Designs residential construction drawings and produces layout drawings.
• Participates in the remodeling, reconfiguring and conceptualizing the designs for the residential property.
• Works directly with project engineers and project architects to building floorplans, elevations, sections and details.
• Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
• Negotiates with the client and takes into account the client's inputs and suggestions.
• Adheres to task level budgets and project schedules
• Interacts with team members independently to maintain appropriate communication
• Meets Quality Control/Quality Assurance company and meets group quality standards
• Takes into account zoning laws, environmental factors, and the structural stability of the building.
• Adheres to established safety rules and regulations and follows all safety procedures; maintain a safe environment.
• Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as required by Management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum education required- architectural or design related field, prefer Bachelor's degree. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Special skills required-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, SoftPlan, AUTO CAD, or other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.

Gilcrest Jewett, 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.