Designer at Meeks Lumber Company

Meeks Lumber & Hardware, a Division of US LBM, We're all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on and we band together when necessary.

• We support each other! We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
• We are a relaxed atmosphere. This is not a suit-and-tie environment.
• We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
• We work hard! We are a continuous improvement-driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
• We're built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

A Brief Overview
Use computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentation of building material requirements and or systems for assigned project or related segment. May design and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $25.00/hour plus commission

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.
• Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• 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.
• Attend training as required to maintain current knowledge of drafting and relevant aspects.
• Invoice project, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.

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 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.

Meeks Lumber & Hardware, 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.