Designer Salary

US LBM•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Designer designs and completes layouts of commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing. The role requires independent judgment and oversight of structural and architectural design. The Designer works with engineers, architects, and contractors on design changes and corrections; presents and follows up on jobs; performs job-site inspections; prepares materials lists; resolves design discrepancies; maintains the computer system and performs routine upgrades; and assists in the shipping department.

Requirements

Associate's degree in civil, architectural, or design-related field; applicable work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Three years of drafting experience in a construction- or building-materials-related industry.
Proficient technical writing skills.
Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
Knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural-related industry.
PC literacy with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and other design programs, and ability to learn the in-house program with ease.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Design commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts.
Discuss changes and corrections with engineers, architects, and contractors before and during construction.
Present, sell, and follow up on new jobs.
Prepare roof truss and truss joist layouts.
Coordinate, sell, and follow up on new jobs.
Perform job-site inspections.
Produce materials lists.
Determine special notes to append to contracts.
Resolve architectural and design discrepancies.
Maintain the computer system and perform routine upgrades to ensure applications are accurate and current.
Assist in the shipping department.
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.