Truss Designer for Residential Roof Systems (CAD)

US-Lbm-Holdings; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM Holdings is seeking a Designer Hourly to create detailed layouts of residential roof and floor systems. You will read blueprints, use AutoCAD and other tools, and coordinate with engineers, architects and contractors to ensure accurate designs for pricing and manufacturing.

The role requires 1 year of drafting experience in building materials, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to prepare precise material lists while adhering to building codes.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Associate's degree may be required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year drafting experience in a construction or building materials industry required.

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

Reading blueprints

Proprietary software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree (civil/architectural/design)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

US LBM Holdings is seeking a Designer Hourly to create detailed layouts of residential roof and floor systems. You will read blueprints, use AutoCAD and other tools, and coordinate with engineers, architects and contractors to ensure accurate designs for pricing and manufacturing.

The role requires 1 year of drafting experience in building materials, strong technical writing and communication skills, and the ability to prepare precise material lists while adhering to building codes.