Truss Design Manager

Senior Level Truss Design Manager

Summary : Our client, a respected and growing manufacturer is seeking a Multifamily Truss Design Manager to lead their design department. This is a senior-level leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of designers, managing internal and external design workflows, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, efficient, and production-ready designs. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background in Multi-family Truss Design and MiTek software , capable of aligning design operations with broader company goals in sales, production, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage the Truss Design Department, including internal designers, an external design firm, a Design Quality Analyst / IT Administrator, and administrative staff.
• Oversee the design and quality of truss systems for multifamily and residential projects, ensuring structural soundness, code compliance, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager and Estimating Team to align design output with customer needs, bid schedules, and project scopes.
• Work closely with the Truss Production Manager to ensure that designs are optimized for manufacturability and aligned with current shop capabilities and timelines.
• Coordinate with the Dispatch / Shipping Department to minimize logistical issues, reduce returns and damage, and optimize load planning.
• Engage directly with field sales reps, project managers, and customers to resolve technical challenges and maintain strong client relationships.
• Develop and implement best practices in design workflows, software utilization (MiTek), and quality assurance standards.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical support to designers, helping them grow in efficiency, accuracy, and innovation.
• Monitor department performance, track project deliverables, and ensure timely, cost-effective execution across the board.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive team culture consistent with the company’s family-owned business values.
• Work with design software providers and IT staff to ensure optimal configuration, updates, and cross-department integration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across the design-to-production lifecycle.

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Why Join Our Client :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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