Design Manager

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

PURPOSE

The design manager is responsible for the work originated and generated by personnel within the Design department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the work of employees that are using computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Supervises daily layout of design work performed and ensures timely completion.
• Originates and checks layout and design drawings for structural wood products manufactured or supplied by the company.
• Reviews new orders and estimates completion time. Assigns appropriate design personnel to complete the work.
• Assists the truss technician to ensure the products supplied satisfy the goals of a Builders FirstSource design department - ensuring correct geometry, structural integrity, and economy.
• Performs some layout and design work daily.
• Reviews the lead times of the design office and coordinates shifting of design work with other design locations when required.
• Communicates with contractors, company sales representatives, and building designers as required to obtain information for timely drawing completion.
• Staffs the design department to meet company objectives. Administers new employee training to ensure familiarity with company products and processes. Reviews work that is generated.
• Promotes and encourages the use of new company procedures, technology, and goals.
• Reviews latest design software and assesses whether it should be utilized at facility.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous managerial and Design experience required. Level 3 design Certification required. Knowledge of wood frame construction. Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.

COMPETENCIES

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email : ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.