Truss Designer

JP Hart, a Division of US LBM/Fox Gal, is Seeking a Truss Designer for our Van Alstyne, TX location.

We are looking for a Truss Designer to add to our team. We’re a people first company that’s passionate about continuous improvement. Are you looking to join a company that promotes from within? If you enjoy working hard in a fast-paced environment, then apply now to join:

Founded in 1939 by Jimmie Hart, J.P. Hart Lumber, a division of US LBM, is based in San Antonio and operates locations across every major market in Texas to serve construction professionals. Hart’s operations include five building materials yards and one window distribution facility across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Ft. Worth and San Antonio and Hart Components, which operates two roof truss and wall panel manufacturing facilities in Austin and San Antonio.

What you should know about working at JP Hart:

• We are all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on, and we band together when necessary.
• We support each other. We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
• We are a relaxed atmosphere; this is not a suit and tie environment.
• We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
• We work hard. We are a continuous improvement driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
• We’re built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

How You Will Spend Your Days as a Truss Designer:

• Create component designs for shop fabrication based on information gathered from customers and project documents.
• Create detailed Placement Plans for field installation of components.
• Partner with your internal and external customers to ensure accuracy on estimates.
• Maintain job related files, including project statuses and electronic filing.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures of all assigned duties.
• Create and update component designs for prefabrication shop and field installation.

We want you to build your career with us! Can you check all of these boxes?

Truss Designer Requirements:

• You have some college education in architectural drafting or estimating preferred or equivalent in experience.
• Experience in truss design, layout, working with 3D applications, takeoff, quoting and/or sales is helpful.
• Excellent oral communication skills and positive interpersonal skills; you’re a team player.
• Ability to maintain and enhance positive customer relations.
• Organized, detail oriented, and good math skills.
• Experience using MS Office products and can quickly pick up proprietary software.

Building Your Career With Benefits:

• The Usual: Medical, Dental and Vision (starting the 1st of the month after 30 days).
• The Good: 401(k) with company match.
• The Best: Paid Time Off and Closed Holidays.
• Even Better: Employee Discounts and Company Cookouts.
• How do we top that? We support your educational and career goals with our continuing education programs, paid training and promoting from within.

Build Your Future Today With JP Hart/Fox Gal.

JP Hart/Fox Gal is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to being a welcoming workplace that includes partnering with individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This helps us hold our mission of being the Employer of Choice while providing our employees with the ability to build their career. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.