Swift Supply · 2 days ago
Truss Designer Manager
Robertsdale,AL,US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSwift Supply is a company focused on providing quality design solutions, and they are seeking a Truss Design Manager to lead their truss design function. This role involves managing design resources, ensuring quality and consistency, and aligning design output with production capacity and business objectives.
Building MaterialOnline PortalsWholesale
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of remote and on-site truss designers to ensure accurate, timely, and production-ready design output
Assign, prioritize, and balance design workloads to meet customer commitments, production schedules, and business demand
Oversee the design of floor, roof, and related structural components for residential, multifamily, and light commercial projects
Review and approve truss designs prior to release for production to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with IRC, IBC (as applicable), and local building codes
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex designs, technical challenges, and customer or field issues
Communicate with Sales, Production, customers, architects, engineers, and builders to obtain information, resolve conflicts, and support timely project completion
Partner with the Sales team to support estimating, pricing strategy, and project feasibility while aligning design capacity with sales demand
Coordinate closely with Production and Operations to ensure designs align with manufacturing capabilities and minimize rework or delays
Proactively identify and resolve design, engineering, or workflow issues before they impact customers or production
Monitor department performance metrics including turnaround time, accuracy, rework, and capacity utilization
Drive continuous improvement through standardized workflows, best practices, and effective use of MiTek and related design software
Support hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development of design team members
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers, engineers, and industry partners
Represent the design department in internal meetings and contribute to operational and strategic planning discussions
Visit job sites as needed to review field conditions, support issue resolution, and coordinate with customers, builders, and project teams
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years of truss design experience using MiTek or comparable truss design software
Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a design, engineering, or technical environment
Strong working knowledge of floor and roof truss systems, load paths, and basic structural principles
In-depth knowledge of IRC and applicable local building codes
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction documents and blueprints
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, architects, engineers, and internal teams
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Preferred
Associate's degree in drafting, engineering technology, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience with single-family, multifamily, and light commercial projects
Familiarity with wall panels and other structural building components
Experience managing or supporting remote design teams
Company
Swift Supply
Swift Supply Swift Supply provides construction materials to the professional builder, business, industry, and individual.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase