Designer Hourly

Founded in 1947, Bailey Lumber & Supply offers a broad range of services and specialty building products to both professional builders and do‑it‑yourselfers, operating six locations, including truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities, in Mississippi.

About the role

The Designer uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentations of building material requirements and systems for assigned projects or related segments. This position may design and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design residential roof and floor systems and produce layouts.
• Discuss changes and corrections with engineers, architects, and contractors prior to and during construction.
• Present, sell, and follow up on new jobs.
• Prepare roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.
• Perform job site inspections.
• Produce materials list.
• Determine special notes to append contracts.
• Resolve architectural and design discrepancies.
• Assist in the shipping department.
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Use computer or other technical equipment to provide a technically accurate layout (takeoff) of customer order.
• Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing material list and design layout.
• Produce final copies for contractor use for bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios and others as assigned.
• Assist customers as required, providing accurate, timely and thorough customer service.
• Measure and scale projects on‑site.
• Invoice project, schedule installation and delivery of products and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to the company’s commitment to workplace safety and complete assigned trainings.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in civil, architectural, or design‑related field may be required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; applicable work experience may substitute for education.
• At least 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building‑materials‑related industry.
• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
• Proficiency with proprietary software, AutoCAD, and other design programs; computer literate and able to read technical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints in an architectural‑related industry.
• PC literate with Microsoft Office products and other design programs.