What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Truss Designer position at Solid Rock Recruiting LLC?
The successful candidate will be someone who loves design and takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail. Success will come quickly to someone who is ready to jump in and tackle any issue with a positive attitude that is focused on customer satisfaction. Most importantly, the successful candidate must be able to lead a team of local and oversee designers at this plant.
Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for designing roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels using MiTek software. The core responsibilities of the Head Truss Designer are to ensure that truss designs are accurately input based on customer plans while optimizing the designs to save on material and labor and conforming to code and company standards while leading a team of designers. This position requires an individual with general construction knowledge, attention to detail, design software experience, and the ability to lead a team.
The pay range for this position is $85,000-$100,000depending on experience.
Essential Functions of the Job: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Provides the designs and bids on all assigned jobs in a timely manner and according to the plan and quote specifications.
• Takes initiative to solve design/ engineering problems through efficient troubleshooting, effective plan reading, and by communicating any issues and/or concerns to the appropriate people while documenting the solution/s.
• Ensures economical and proper use of materials according to current inventory levels and material costs.
• Ensures efficient production according to plant capabilities through proper design and adequate notation.
• Maintains detailed records and reports of related information on a job-to-job basis.
• Consistently demonstrates an effort to maintain an efficient and organized working environment.
• Provides efficient, accurate and economical resolutions to customer complaints.
• Minimizes operating expenses through proficient drafting procedures.
• Effectively communicates with other team members as necessary (Design Manager, design colleagues, salespeople, manufacturing and shipping personnel, etc.).
• Assist in training and development of other designers as required.
• Meets with job site supervisors to resolve design/ engineering issues as they arise, may be required to travel to job sites on occasion
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance in accordance with work schedule
• Lead the team of designers
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person unless they prove unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing optimized projects utilizing Mitek software.
• General knowledge of construction industry.
• Basic CAD and drafting knowledge.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to anticipate problems and resolve them before they become problems for our customer.
• Strong math skills, ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads and load transfer throughout building.
• Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design
• Ability to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, customers and team members both orally and in writing.
• Fluid in mathematic calculations as they pertain to financial statements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management/ advisors.
• Dependability; reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to lead a team of local and oversee teams in the truss design field.
Experience and Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 5 years of experience of Truss and Wall experience.
• Must pass a background check and Non-DOT drug test.
Physical Demands
• Ability to stand for up to four hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reach over head to grasp objects
• Bend, stoop, or squat to floor level on a repetitive basis
• Manual dexterity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Purpose of Position: This position is responsible for designing roof trusses, floor trusses, and wall panels using MiTek software. The core responsibilities of the Head Truss Designer are to ensure that truss designs are accurately input based on customer plans while optimizing the designs to save on material and labor and conforming to code and company standards while leading a team of designers. This position requires an individual with general construction knowledge, attention to detail, design software experience, and the ability to lead a team.
The pay range for this position is $85,000-$100,000depending on experience.
Essential Functions of the Job: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Provides the designs and bids on all assigned jobs in a timely manner and according to the plan and quote specifications.
• Takes initiative to solve design/ engineering problems through efficient troubleshooting, effective plan reading, and by communicating any issues and/or concerns to the appropriate people while documenting the solution/s.
• Ensures economical and proper use of materials according to current inventory levels and material costs.
• Ensures efficient production according to plant capabilities through proper design and adequate notation.
• Maintains detailed records and reports of related information on a job-to-job basis.
• Consistently demonstrates an effort to maintain an efficient and organized working environment.
• Provides efficient, accurate and economical resolutions to customer complaints.
• Minimizes operating expenses through proficient drafting procedures.
• Effectively communicates with other team members as necessary (Design Manager, design colleagues, salespeople, manufacturing and shipping personnel, etc.).
• Assist in training and development of other designers as required.
• Meets with job site supervisors to resolve design/ engineering issues as they arise, may be required to travel to job sites on occasion
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance in accordance with work schedule
• Lead the team of designers
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person unless they prove unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)
• Ability to read and understand blue prints.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing optimized projects utilizing Mitek software.
• General knowledge of construction industry.
• Basic CAD and drafting knowledge.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to anticipate problems and resolve them before they become problems for our customer.
• Strong math skills, ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads and load transfer throughout building.
• Knowledge of current local codes associated with truss design
• Ability to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, customers and team members both orally and in writing.
• Fluid in mathematic calculations as they pertain to financial statements.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management/ advisors.
• Dependability; reliable mode of transportation
• Ability to lead a team of local and oversee teams in the truss design field.
Experience and Education Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• 5 years of experience of Truss and Wall experience.
• Must pass a background check and Non-DOT drug test.
Physical Demands
• Ability to stand for up to four hours at a time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reach over head to grasp objects
• Bend, stoop, or squat to floor level on a repetitive basis
• Manual dexterity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000