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Director Truss Design

Builders FirstSource
United States, Texas, Dallas
Dec 18, 2025
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 Establishes and maintains Company truss (roof and floor) design standards and best practices that comply with building codes in all markets. Works with Company management to ensure all design activities support business plans and strategies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Works directly with all design groups in the Company to implement and maintain consistent standards and practices. Ensures all Designers (Truss Technicians) are using the latest approved design software companywide. Maintains all design data bases and monitors design activities. Works with Design Managers to source for new Designers as staffing needs dictate. Works with Design Managers to train and develop new Designers. This includes developing the training materials and conducting the training. Develops the training materials and conducts the training of Company Sales Representatives who sell our truss products. Provides Vice President of Manufacturing with periodic reports of status of Company's design groups. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No direct reports; however, position has a dotted-line working relationship with Design Managers throughout the Company and may carry out quasi-supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing Designer applicants and providing input into hiring decisions; training Designers; providing feedback on performance of design groups; addressing complaints and solving problems related to design. 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.) from a two-year college or technical school minimum. Bachelor's degree preferred. Ten years of truss design experience is required. Experience should include supervision of Designers. COMPETENCIES Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write business reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. This job requires exceptional communication skills. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts ranging from basic business math to the technical math associated with truss design. This job requires exceptional mathematical skills. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Computer Skills: Ability to work with the systems and software used by the Company in managing the design function. Experience with PowerPoint software is necessary. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Wood Truss Council Level 3 Certification (or equivalent) is required. Professional Engineer license is preferred. Other Qualifications: Excellent organizational and planning skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities. Must be able to travel up to 40% of schedule. 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 regularly required to sit, stand and walk. The employee is routinely required to use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). The work environment is normally that which is typical of an office setting but also involves traveling to locations where exposure to manufacturing sound levels may be common 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. 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.