Senior Truss Designer

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Companies, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is seeking a Designer Hourly to create precise roof and floor system layouts and to prepare materials lists. You will read blueprints, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and ensure compliance with building codes.

Responsibilities include on-site measurements, preparing takeoffs, and assisting shipping and customer service to support project timelines. A background in architectural or civil drafting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
• Discusses changes with engineers, architects and contractors during construction.
• Prepares roof truss and truss joist floor layouts and materials lists.
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Invoice projects and schedule installation and delivery of products.

Skills

AutoCAD

Technical Writing

Blueprint Reading

Salesmanship

Computer Literacy

Education

High School or GED

Associate's degree in civil, architectural or design related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Applicable work experience may be substituted

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Other design programs

Job description

Founded in 1989, Desert Lumber and Building Materials supplies customers with specialty building materials from multiple locations across Las Vegas, NV. Operations that include 2 Lumber Yards, Floor and Roof Truss Manufacturing, Desert Fasteners, and Desert Window Systems.

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A Brief Overview

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

What you will do

• Designs residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
• 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 floor layouts.
• Performs job site inspections.
• Produces materials list.
• Determines special notes to append contracts.
• Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
• Assists 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 order.
• Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing material list and design layout.
• 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 project, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.

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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.

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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 education requirement.

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Experience Qualifications

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

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Skills and Abilities

• Special skills required-Proficient technical writing skills. Excellent salesmanship and communication skills. Proprietary software, AUTOCAD, computer literate, ability to read technical drawings.
• 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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Desert Companies, 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.