Truss Design Manager

Truss Design Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Truss Design Manager to lead and develop a team of truss designers for a well-established building materials company. This individual will oversee daily design operations, manage workflow, and ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.

The ideal candidate is an experienced truss designer who has successfully managed a team, can mentor developing designers, and knows how to lead experienced professionals while maintaining accountability and strong communication. This is a hands-on leadership role that will also provide design support as needed.  Compensation D.O.E.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of truss designers, including experienced designers and developing talent.

• Train, mentor, and coach team members to improve design quality, efficiency, and technical capabilities.

• Oversee daily workflow, assign priorities, monitor performance, and keep projects moving on schedule.

• Maintain consistent communication with remote designers to coordinate workloads, address challenges, and meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with Sales, Dispatch, Estimating, and Production to ensure designs meet project requirements and can be manufactured and delivered successfully.

• Assist with truss design activities and resolve technical issues as needed.

• Monitor department performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and help establish efficient design processes.

• Prepare reports and professional correspondence while communicating expectations and project updates clearly.

• Promote a positive, team-oriented culture that reflects the company's core values and commitment to work/life balance.

Requirements

• Previous experience designing roof and floor trusses using MiTek software.

• Proven experience managing or leading a truss design team.

• Ability to lead experienced designers while developing and mentoring less experienced team members.

• Strong understanding of truss design, construction requirements, and the coordination needed to move projects through production.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize workloads, and maintain deadlines, including with remote team members.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

Join an established company that values its people, promotes a friendly, family-oriented work environment, and recognizes the importance of work/life balance. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by developing talent, improving department performance, and helping a design team succeed.

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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