Manager ELP Design - Indirect

Builders FirstSource•Auburn, AL

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About The Position

We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels. Manages and oversees facility's ELP Design function by performing the following duties. Directly manages the facility's ELP Design function. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: [email protected]. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must complete training and be certified by manufacturer, CAD and design school.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are necessary.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities are essential.
The ability to collaborate with salespeople and other designers in a close-knit setting is required.
Two years of Primecad experience required.
Must have working knowledge of blueprints and understand loads associated with structures.
Must possess practical knowledge of wood frame construction.
CAD experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and quality design of engineered floor wood trusses by ELP Designers.
Direct method of generating truss placement plans, identifying the location of the individual truss designs.
Assist in resolving difficult engineering issues and questions.
Provide motivation and support to ELP department.
Demonstrate current knowledge of applicable building codes including live loads, dead loads, concentrated loads, wind speed and seismic reactions; Communicate this information to subordinates.
Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to finish accurately completed, safe, and quality structures.
Obtain feedback regarding customer satisfaction and apply results to improve ELP function as a whole.
Directly manages the facility's ELP Design function.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.