US LBM is hiring: Truss Designer in Ocala

Join to apply for the Truss Designer role at US LBM . US LBM is one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 15,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 70 companies and have expanded to more than 500 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment. Overview The Truss Designer uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentations of building material requirements and systems for assigned projects or related segments. This position may design and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing. Responsibilities Design residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts. Discuss changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction. Present, sell and follow up on new jobs. Prepare roof truss and truss joist floor layouts. Perform job site inspections. Produce materials list. Determine special notes to append contracts. Resolve architectural and design discrepancies. Assist 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 projects, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials. General Requirements 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 educational requirement. Experience Qualifications 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required. Skills and Abilities Proficient technical writing skills. Excellent salesmanship and communication skills. Proficiency with proprietary software, AutoCAD, computer literacy, ability to read technical drawings. Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry. PC Literacy with Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning of in-house program with ease. 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. Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Wholesale Building Materials Location: Ocala, FL #J-18808-Ljbffr