Senior Truss Designer

US LBM; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 34,440 - 52,982; Full time

Job summary

US LBM in Las Vegas is looking for a Designer Hourly to create detailed presentations for building materials and systems. Responsibilities include designing layouts for roofs and floors, collaborating with engineers and architects, and ensuring local building code compliance.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant drafting experience and a strong skill set in technical writing and AUTOCAD. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.
• Proficiency in proprietary software and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Design residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts.
• Discuss changes with engineers and contractors.
• Prepare roof truss layouts, perform inspections, and produce materials lists.
• Assist customers and ensure safety compliance.
• Invoice projects and schedule product delivery.

Skills

Proficient technical writing skills

Excellent salesmanship

Communication skills

Proficiency in AUTOCAD

Ability to read technical drawings

PC Literacy with Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

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

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

AUTOCAD

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.

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.

Pay Rate

$25.00 - $38.46 per hour

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.

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.

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.

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.