Residential Designer

US LBM; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Building Supply, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking aResidential Designer to create detailed residential drawings and layout plans. You will work closely with contractors or homeowners to translate design concepts into buildable designs.

The role involves collaborating with project engineers and architects, discussing changes, and ensuring designs meet functional, safety, and budget requirements while maintaining clear communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Architectural or design-related education; bachelor’s preferred.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are required.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Design residential construction drawings and layout drawings.
• Collaborate with project engineers and architects on floorplans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Discuss changes with engineers, architects and contractors during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with budgets, schedules, and safety procedures.
• Interact with team members to maintain clear communication and meet quality standards.
• Adhere to company attendance and workplace policies.

Skills

Technical writing

Salesmanship

Communication

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture/design

Tools

SoftPlan

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, builders hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking, railing, gypsum, lumber & plywood, insulation, and additional building materials.

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.

Wisconsin Building 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.