Truss Estimator (MiTek - Remote)

84 Lumber; Kings Mountain (NC); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

84 Lumber in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Truss Estimator to accurately estimate, design, and prepare roof and floor truss packages in line with 84 Components practices and building codes. You will read architectural plans, design with MiTek software, verify accuracy, specify hardware, maintain tracking sheets, and prepare customer approvals.

Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and operations to resolve issues, ensure documentation is complete, and help production teams deliver

Qualifications

• Read and interpret architectural and structural plans to develop truss layouts.
• Ensure designs are accurate, optimized, and compliant with policies and codes.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications for accurate truss packages.

Responsabilités

• Read and interpret architectural and structural plans to develop accurate roof and floor truss placement layouts.
• Design roof and floor trusses in MiTek design software and estimate systems.
• Review designs for accuracy, constructability, material optimization, and compliance with standards.
• Specify all required hardware, accessories, and materials for the truss package.
• Maintain accurate Job Tracking Sheets throughout estimating and design.
• Prepare and send customer approval letters and documentation.
• Communicate with customers, sales teams, and internal operations to address questions and resolve design issues.
• Identify potential design or production issues and inform the team.
• Log and organize all plans, drawings, and revisions.
• Participate in meetings, training, and duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Connaissances

Reading plans

Truss layout

Communication

Problem solving

Outils

MiTek design software

Engineering tools

Word Processing

Internet Software

Database Software

Description du poste

Overview

The Truss Estimator is responsible for accurately estimating, designing, and preparing roof and floor truss packages in accordance with current 84 Components design practices, company policies, and applicable building requirements. This position works closely with customers, sales teams, and internal operations to ensure truss designs are accurate, optimized, complete, and ready for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret architectural and structural plans, specifications, and related construction documents to develop accurate roof and floor truss placement layouts.
• Utilize MiTek design software and other applicable engineering tools to design and estimate roof and floor truss systems while ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and compliant with current 84 Components policies and procedures.
• Review designs for accuracy, constructability, material optimization, and compliance with applicable engineering and company standards.
• Specify all required hardware, accessories, and supplied materials necessary to complete the truss package.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Job Tracking Sheets throughout the estimating and design process.
• Prepare and send customer approval letters and other required documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate with customers, sales associates, and other internal teams to address questions, clarify plans, resolve design issues, and provide technical and customer support as needed.
• Identify potential design, material, or production issues and communicate them promptly to the appropriate team members.
• Ensure all plans, drawings, revisions, and related documentation are properly logged, organized, and maintained.
• Maintain a neat, organized, and professional office and work environment.
• Participate in required meetings, training, and committees as assigned by supervisor.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Responsibilities

• Reading architectural prints to create truss placement layouts
• Design roof and floor trusses in engineering software
• Other design support related tasks

Qualifications

• Word Processing System
• Design Software
• Internet Software
• Database Software
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; write simple correspondence; effectively present information to others one-on-one.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.