Truss Designer

US LBM; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is looking for a Designer Hourly in the United States to design residential roof and floor systems. Responsibilities include producing layouts, discussing project changes with engineers, and ensuring compliance with building codes.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of drafting and roof/floor truss design experience, along with proficiency in AUTOCAD and Mitek software. This role also offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.
• 1+ year of roof/floor truss design experience required.
• Experience with Mitek software strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts.
• Discuss changes and corrections with engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Prepare roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.

Skills

Proficient technical writing skills

Excellent salesmanship and communication skills

Proficient in AUTOCAD

PC Literate with Microsoft Office products

Education

High School or GED

Associate’s Degree in civil, architectural or design related field

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Mitek software

AUTOCAD

Job description

US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and have expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

A Brief Overview

The Designer Hourly uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentations 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

• 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 material lists.
• Determine special notes to append 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 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.

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 education requirement.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials‑related industry required.
• 1+ year of roof/floor truss design experience required.
• Experience with Mitek software strongly preferred.

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.

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.