Architectural Design, Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Blueprints, Building Codes, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Customer Support/Service, Genetics, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Military, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Project Schedule, Property Maintenance, Roofing, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Presentation, Secondary School, Technical Drawing, Technical Writing, Time Management, Writing Skills
Based in Michigan, Zeeland Lumber & Supply operates truss and wall panel component manufacturing plants along with full-service building material yards that distribute lumber and an expansive range of specialty products, such as windows, doors, roofing, cabinets, decking, and interior and exterior trim.
A Brief Overview
The Designer Hourly uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentation of building material requirements and or systems for assigned project or related segment. This position may design and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.
What you will do
- Designs residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
- Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
- Presents, sells and follows-up on new jobs.
- Prepares roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.
- Performs job site inspections.
- Produces materials list.
- Determines special notes to append contracts.
- Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
- Assists 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 project, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.
Required For All Jobs
- 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.
- Associates Degree in civil, architectural or design related field may be required.
- Bachelors Degree preferred.
- Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.
Skills and Abilities
- Special skills required-Proficient technical writing skills.
- Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
- Proprietary software, AUTOCAD, computer literate, ability to read technical drawings.
- Special knowledge required-Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
- Other-PC Literate with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.
Employment Information
Zeeland Lumber & Supply, a Division of 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.
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US LBM Holdings LLC
The concept of US LBM was founded in the summer 2009. The management team had a vision of a progressive organization that promoted a very unique culture. The foundation of US LBM was to focus on the value of its customers and associates recognizing that the importance of each business unit was maintained in the local market. In October 2009, US LBM came into existence with the financial backing of the existing management team and outside investors. US LBM’s mission remains to partner with the leading companies in the industry while instilling best practices across the entire organization.