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Builders FirstSource · 23 hours ago

Design Supervisor Design - Indirect

Arlington, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Builders FirstSource is America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The Design Supervisor will assist the Design Manager in overseeing the design team, ensuring drawings are error-free and completed on time, while also training new designers and managing work assignments.

Building MaterialManufacturingReal Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

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

Qualification

Level 3 design certificationSupervisory experienceWood frame constructionMicrosoft Office SuiteERP program proficiencyHandle multiple prioritiesOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

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

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

Benefits

In addition to the base wage listed, team members are also eligible to earn an additional incentive subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love.

Company

Builders FirstSource

Glassdoor3.9

Builders FirstSource provides professional class building materials and services to homebuilders and remodelers.

Founded in 1990

Dallas, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.bldr.com

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