Builders FirstSource, Inc. is hiring : Design Manager in Sioux Falls

Overview 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. BFS believes building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree; your experience, skills, and passion are important. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

Responsibilities Manages the work of employees using computer aided engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.

Supervises daily layout of design work 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 products satisfy the goals of the BFS design department – ensuring correct geometry, structural integrity, and economy.

Performs some layout and design work daily.

Reviews 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 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 the 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.

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.

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).

Benefits Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here. We invest in your future through training, tools, and technologies. We offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. For more information on benefit offerings, visit www.bldrbenefits.com.

At Builders FirstSource, we are 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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