Design Supervisor

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. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

PURPOSE

Assists the Design Manager in overseeing the work of the design team ensuring drawings are error free and completed on time. Schedules work assignments. Reviews and approve drawings. Trains new designers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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 (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.

COMPETENCIES

• 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

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)

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.