The Building Center, Inc.
Job Title: Truss Designer III (Senior Level Designer)
Reports to: Director of Design
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Divisions: Gastonia, NC | Georgetown, SC | Pineville, NC | Mebane, NC
Summary:
The Truss Designer III ensures that truss designs are accurately input based on customer plans while optimizing the designs to save on material and labor and conforming to code and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Reviews submitted truss drawings for accuracy, completeness and recommends pricing to achieve plant goals.
- Provides productive feedback to extended team, teaching and coaching to build efficiency and productivity
- Develop detailed truss designs using specialized CAD software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
- Review architectural and engineering plans to determine truss requirements and specifications.
- Collaborate with engineers and production teams to resolve design challenges and improve manufacturing processes.
- Perform structural analysis and calculations to verify the strength and stability of truss designs.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, including design reports, material lists, and revision records.
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify design requirements and provide technical support.
- Stay current with industry trends, building codes, and technological advancements to continuously improve design quality.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a truss designer position
- Certificate or Degree in construction, architecture, engineering or similar
- Understanding of construction techniques, submittals, RFIs, and production files
- Software experience with MiTek and/or AutoCAD
- Strong ability to read and comprehend architecture and structural plans
- Experience with multifamily housing projects a plus
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Match & Profit Share
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Company-paid & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Work Environment
The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and hear clearly. Frequent physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, and using hands and arms to perform job-related tasks. The employee may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and moving mechanical equipment on an occasional basis. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud.
About The Organization
Founded in Charlotte in 1977, The Building Center, Inc. has grown from a single location into one of the largest privately held lumber and building materials dealers in the United States. Nearly five decades later, we remain family-owned and family-driven, guided by the same commitment we started with: to be our customers’ most valued building partner.
With more than 200 trucks on the road and a strong network of divisions strategically located throughout the Carolinas, we deliver consistent, reliable service to builders across the region. Our divisions include:
- South Carolina: Easley, Columbia, Holly Hill, Georgetown, Newberry
- North Carolina: Rock Hill, Boone, Monroe, Ocean Isle Beach, Pineville, Gastonia, Greensboro, and Mebane
Our regional strength allows us to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive prices, while tailoring our inventories to match local building practices, architectural trends, and the unique needs of each market. Beyond supplying materials, we provide a full range of manufacturing support—including truss plants in North and Central North Carolina, millwork and door shops in the Triad and Charlotte metros, and custom fabrication in Pineville, where we also craft specialty products like reclaimed lumber flooring, cabinetry, mantles, and siding.
What makes The Building Center truly different is our culture and our people. We believe construction is, at its heart, a people business—built on relationships, trust, and hard work. Our values of service, integrity, and dependability guide us in every interaction, whether we’re serving customers, supporting our communities, or developing our employees.
When you join The Building Center, you become part of a company with deep roots, a bold vision, and a culture where you can grow, contribute, and make a real impact. Together, we’re not just delivering materials—we’re helping to build communities, futures, and lasting success.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
The Building Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.