Truss Designer I

Fieldstone A&E - Creating Community

Fieldstone A&E is an industry-leading company with deep roots in home building by providing everything needed for vertical construction, from single-family homes to clubhouses, commercial buildings and everything in between. You will feel like family in our rich company culture that focuses on work/life integration with flexible work capabilities by offering remote, in-office and hybrid situations. We promote many team development opportunities such as daily huddles, virtual and in-person Happy Hour events, Weekly Lunchtime Trivia, and Team-Building events that bring team members together from other locations. Our attractive benefits package includes 401k, profit sharing, and shared health, dental, and vision costs.

With offices located in Metro Detroit and Tampa, we have the flexibility of in-office employment as well as the option for remote. The candidate we’re looking for has an exceptional ability to focus in a bustling team environment, and utilize strong time management skills, while occasionally tending to multiple projects at once, ensuring they are of the highest quality once completed. Our candidate must possess and exhibit a positive, “can-do” attitude even in high-stress situations, with an unwavering commitment to “world-class customer service”. Our company has shifted to an almost fully remote workforce, so we understand the need for a flexible schedule. We’re looking for someone who holds our company values close to heart: being passionate about what they do, are actively open-minded, showing dedication to mastering their craft, and above all, embracing family spirit. If these values describe you, we would love to have you join our team!

Synopsis

The SWAT Truss Designer I works in partnership with the Client or Component Manufacturer to produce floor and roof truss placement plans and truss design profile drawings utilizing their ability to understand blueprints and customer requirements for specific residential and commercial projects. Additional support will be required supporting immediate client needs through FAE SWAT Ticket system.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design residential roof and floor systems that accurately represent information gathered from architectural project documents using Truss software, while optimizing the designs to save money on materials and labor and adhering to code and company standards
• Produce truss component designs for use in shop fabrication.
• Maintain job related files utilizing Fieldstones file and folder structure process and procedures.
• Follow project tasks given and update status throughout the day and pace your own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project-related, or team-related productivity goals.
• Determine design specifications based on blueprints and structural design needs.
• Using critical thinking skills to resolve architectural and design discrepancies.
• Communicate with customer and/or Architect or Engineer on technical aspects of plans which require clarification.
• Communicates with job site supervisors to resolve design/engineering issues as they arise in the field.
• Determines client issues, root cause and repair of the issue.
• Manages RFI’s and submittals.
• Works with Client to handle permit rejections.
• Consistently applies Fieldstone’s Quality Control procedures and takes ownership of their work.
• Maintains and complies with Fieldstone and client-specific standards (CAD, File Management, etc.).
• Participates in occasional team meetings to help resolve project issues such as coordination, scheduling, and technical concerns.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of truss products and connectors sufficient to determine appropriate structural applications
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural drawings
• General construction industry knowledge, basic CAD and drafting knowledge, engineering fundamentals, and current local codes related to truss design
• Strong mathematical abilities, including the ability to calculate tributary loads, concentrated loads, and load transfer throughout the building.

• Residential and commercial structures
• Analysis, reports & opinions
• Development of construction documents
• Repairs

Required Skills

• Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner with minimal supervision
• Able to quickly and effectively become proficient in unfamiliar software platforms and applications
• Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships and contribute in a highly collaborative digital environment with remote teams and individuals
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to jump in and tackle any problem with a positive attitude centered on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to execute take-off list
• Understanding of load calculation and transfer
• Expert knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction techniques, construction documents, and CAD concepts. Significant knowledge of building codes.
• Truss software experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage and successfully prioritize workload.
• Consistent ability to successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Required Experience

• 2 years related experience and/or training in wood truss design and engineering software preferred, but willing to train the right candidate
• Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required; AA degree preferred
• Experience with component design applications preferred
• Familiarity with truss products
• Computer aided drafting experience preferred

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