Senior Truss Designer - Roof & Floor Layout Specialist

US-Lbm-Holdings; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Lumber and Building Materials in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Designer Hourly to craft residential roof and floor system layouts, read and interpret blueprints, and coordinate with engineers, architects and contractors. You will generate precise takeoffs, ensure code compliance, and support sales efforts while guiding customers with technical insight.

Qualifications include 1 year of drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and other design software; able to read technical drawings.
• Able to read blueprints and interpret architectural plans.
• PC literate with Microsoft Office and related CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Technical writing

Salesmanship

Communication

Blueprint reading

Education

High School or GED

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

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Desert Lumber and Building Materials in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Designer Hourly to craft residential roof and floor system layouts, read and interpret blueprints, and coordinate with engineers, architects and contractors. You will generate precise takeoffs, ensure code compliance, and support sales efforts while guiding customers with technical insight.

Qualifications include 1 year of drafting experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong writing and communication skills.