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Component Design Level I

Industry:  Building Components - Truss and Wall Design/Estimation

Location(s):  Denver, CO - Grand Island, NE - Kearney, NE

                         4400 Kittredge Street - Denver, CO

                         824 S Webb Rd - Grand Island, NE 

                         4600 2nd Avenue - Kearney, NE

Department:  Design

Reports To:  Truss Design Manager & System Designer

Job Type:  Full-time

Status:  Non-Exempt

Hours:  8am to 5pm

             Monday – Friday

            Overtime may apply based on business needs

Salary:  $20.00 to $28.00 / Hour

Summary: Design and/or estimate components to include roof and floor trusses, wall panels and material take-offs for Single Family, Multi-family, Commercial, Ag and Production Builder projects. Position will require strong organizational, mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designers must be able to perform duties such as; create placement plans for walls and trusses, engineer Truss profiles, estimating, scheduling, field repairs, design checking and interacting with customers, architects and engineers of record. 

• Interpret contract documents to provide accurate estimates and component designs, including submittals in a timely manner as required. 
• Review cutting lists, production reports and design schedules to ensure the quality of the final product and timely completion of design work to customers. 
• Provide engineered truss and/or wall drawings to the customer in a timely manner (at the customer's request). 
• Provide technical knowledge and assistance to manufacturing in the designing of trusses and wall panels. 
• Provide technical support to all customers including sales associates, contractors and the general public.  
• Design of roof and floor trusses and/or wall panels ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to design standards. Request sealed engineering drawings and/or repair details and follow-up to ensure complete when necessary. 
• Document all communication on projects and keep status updates current within scheduling software. 
• Provide job-site support, with the aid of sales department, when requested. 
• Perform accurate and professional material takeoffs using customer blueprints resulting in zero shrink. 
• Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes. 
• The ability to work on Single Family, Multifamily, Commercial, Ag and Production builder projects. 

These are the essential, but not limited, functions of this position.  Management has the discretion to add to or change the duties and responsibilities to be performed by this position.

Education:  

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) is required
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction, design, drafting or related field is preferred
• Wood Truss Counsel of America ( WTCA ) Certification preferred

Experience:

• Experience in component design and/or estimation or related experience preferred.
• Building industry knowledge required 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft or Google Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project.

• Strong understanding in functions of Component Programs – Mitek Sapphire Suite, Structure, Management, Sapphire Engineering and 20/20 Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction project contracts, blueprints or drawings is required. 
• Ability to know and understand graphic instructions. 

• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills required
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

• Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently 
• Strong mathematical and analytical problem solving skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Computer literacy with ability to learn new computer software programs 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about the facility.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.  

Equipment Used:  

• General office equipment

Supervisory Responsibility:   

• None

Environment and Working Conditions:  

• Usual office working conditions.  
• Customer service assigned in a good, fast paced environment.

Benefits:  Vacation and Sick Leave

                 8 Paid Holidays

                401k Retirement Plan with Company Match

                 Employee Discount

Insurance:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

                    Medical and Dependent Flex Spending Accounts

                    Health Savings Account (with medical plan)

Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Testing Required