Truss Designer

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM Holdings, LLC is seeking a Designer Hourly in Wisconsin to design residential roof and floor systems. Responsibilities include preparing layouts, performing inspections, and ensuring adherence to building codes.

The ideal candidate will have drafting experience, strong technical writing, and communication skills. A strong knowledge of AutoCAD and related software is essential. Join an equal-opportunity employer committed to workplace safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in civil, architectural, or design-related field is beneficial.
• 1 year of drafting experience in construction or building materials industry required.

Responsibilities

• Design residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts.
• Discuss changes with engineers, architects, and contractors.
• Perform job site inspections and produce material lists.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Salesmanship

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED

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

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Mitek software

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The Designer Hourly uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentations of building material requirements and systems for assigned projects. 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 a customer order.
• Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing material lists and design layouts.
• 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 the 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

• Proficient technical writing skills; excellent salesmanship and communication skills; proprietary software, AutoCAD, computer literate, ability to read technical drawings.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
• PC literate with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in‑house programs 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.