Ignite your career at Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. The #1 name in our industry, we help make the dream of home ownership more achievable every day. At BFS, you’ll be equipped with all the tools, training, and resources you need, and you’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. PURPOSE This is a second-level position, the primary responsibilities of which include using computer-aided design and drafting software (VectorWorks) to create designs from rough sketches, drawings, specifications and other engineering data in accordance with state and local building codes in order to facilitate the sale process. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities; Achieve an overall mastery and understanding of HVAC system design as used by Pleasant Valley Homes; Complete detailed and accurate pre-construction drawings necessary to achieve a stamp of approval with minimum errors, including, but not limited to: Completing individual detailed, dimensioned floor plan drawings, complete with header sizing featuring ultimate gravity and uplift calculations; In cooperation with third-party HVAC designers, complete HVAC system design; Utilize basic roof truss profiles to accurately layout trusses necessary to achieve designs; Complete full electrical prints, with completed circuits, electrical loading diagrams, etc. In cooperation with third-party engineering firms, produce braced wall, seismic zone, and high wind calculations, as well as out-sourced structural calculations that require the stamp of a registered professional engineer; Order state and HUD labels, as required; Have mastery of applicable building codes (IRC, NEC, HUD/Mfg.); Begin to complete first-stage production details (window bucks, miscellaneous .dwg’s, etc.); Become familiar with modular state-approved systems manuals and/or HUD DAPIA manual; Begin to develop experience with Cabinet Vision cabinet design software and cross-train on same. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 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 six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • All qualifications of CAD Designer I; • A minimum of six (6) months experience as CAD Designer I, as well as an overall mastery of each of its job responsibilities. COMPETENCIES Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. 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. 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 frequently required to stand and sit, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations. The employee is regularly required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to quiet conditions, such as those in a library or private office. At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive, people -first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see what’s possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day. At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com. Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call (214) 765-3990 or email: ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address - it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening. Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about the status of your application.
