Job Description
Wisconsin Building Supply operates locations throughout Wisconsin supplying windows, doors, roofing, siding, millwork, builders hardware, columns, trim, mouldings, cabinetry, countertops, decking, railing, gypsum, lumber & plywood, insulation, and additional building materials.
The Residential Designer specializes in using computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentation of building material requirements and or systems for assigned project or related segment. They work with contractors or individual prospective homeowners to consult the design of a residential building as well as functionality. This position may design and complete residential layouts, including residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.
What you will do - Designs residential construction drawings, including roof and floor systems and produces residential layouts.
- Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
- Presents, sells and follows-up on new jobs.
- Prepares residential layouts.
- Performs job site inspections.
- Determines special notes to append contracts.
- Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
- 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 layouts.
- Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing design layouts.
- Produce final copies for contractor or individual homeowners for bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios and others assigned areas.
- 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.
Required For All Jobs - Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications - High School or GED required.
- Associate's Degree in civil, architectural or design related field may be required.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in architectural or design related field.
- 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, Softplan, 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, Softplan, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.
Wisconsin Building Supply, 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.
Job Tags
Full time, For contractors, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area,