Design Supervisor Design - Indirect

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 Assists the Design Manager in overseeing the work of the design team ensuring drawings are error free and completed on time

Schedules work assignments

Reviews and approve drawings

Trains new designers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees 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

Sets design pricing

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

Records and tracks design errors per company policy

Holds meetings with designers to discuss any design issues and reach a solution to avoid errors in the future

Performs some layout and design work daily

Reviews the lead times of the design office and coordinates shifting of design work with other designers when required

Communicates with contractors, company sales representatives, and building designers as required to obtain information for timely drawing completion

Administers new employee training to ensure familiarity with company products and processes

Reviews work that is generated

Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises assigned employees including staff selection and training; planning, assigning and directing work; conducting performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Provide leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, and lead team members to their optimum performance levels and career development

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 (2) years related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous supervisory and design experience required

Level 3 design certification required

COMPETENCIES Knowledge of wood frame construction

Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities

Strong knowledge of selling within building industry to maximize profit margins, 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

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, and occasionally required to stand and/or walk

The employee is routinely required to lift up to 50 pounds

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) 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

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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

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