Director of Design

The Building Center, Inc.

Job Title: Director of Design
Reports to: VP of Manufacturing
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Location: Pineville, NC

Summary:

Responsible for establishing and maintaining company design standards for roof & floor trusses and wall panels, ensuring compliance with building codes across all TBC markets. Works closely with VP of Manufacturing to align design activities with business plans and strategies. Manages a team of truss designers and estimators to meet client and operational needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Manages associates in the design department, including:
   • Coordinating and delegating work assignments
   • Monitoring performances
   • Overseeing daily work commitments and projects
   • Ensuring compliance with company standards for quality and quantity of work produced.
2. Manages and participates in training and coaching associates in proper work methods, processes, and procedures. May participate in human resources activities such as interviewing, hiring, terminating, and conducting performance evaluations.
3. Provides technical knowledge and assistance to all clients, including company sales associates, contractors, and the public, in identifying and resolving design, material, and procedural issues, and resolving quality concerns.
4. Ensures associates perform accurate and professional material takeoffs using client blueprints, resulting in zero shrinkage. Monitors cutting lists, production reports, and delivery schedules. Ensures bids, materials, and price lists are accurate and delivered in a timely manner. May participate in visiting work sites to deliver bids, takeoffs, and encourage additional business.
5. Develops and maintains relationships with clients, ensuring quality client service through continuous personal interaction. Responds to clients’ needs and concerns and train associates in quality client services and problem resolution.
6. Coordinates with the VP of Manufacturing on pricing strategies for different business segments. Provides various tracking and project status reports to the General Manager and other managerial associates.
7. Attends and participates in all company-sponsored training programs as required.
8. Performs any other duties, responsibilities, or tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has direct reports with truss designers and lumber takeoff estimators throughout the company. May carry out quasi-supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing applicants, providing input into hiring decisions, training designers, providing feedback on performance of design groups, addressing complaints, and solving problems related to design.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in design standards and compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Technical expertise in design principles and material selection.
• Familiarity with project management and budgeting.
• Competency in CAD software and design tools.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Leadership experience in construction or design.
• Certifications in architectural design or project management.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles.
• Proficiency in collaboration tools for remote team management.

Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Benefits

401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing

Group Term & Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

The Building Center, Inc., founded in the Charlotte metro market in 1977, has grown into one of the largest non-publicly traded lumber and building products dealers in the US.

“We’ve built our business on providing excellent and consistent service to our builder customers,” said CEO and founder, Ed Norris. Accordingly, The Building Center maintains a fleet of over 300 trucks to service the Carolinas, with locations in Georgetown SC, Columbia SC, Holly Hill SC, Easley SC, Rock Hill SC, Pineville NC, Gastonia NC, Boone NC, Greensboro NC, Mebane NC, Monroe NC, and Ocean Isle Beach NC.

The Building Center leverages its sizable regional presence to purchase and sell branded and commodity products at competitive market prices. Inventories are maintained and managed to meet the needs of individual markets, regional building practices, and metro architectural trends.

“Our mission is to be our customer’s most valued building partner,” said Skip Norris, President. “That means we have products he or she needs on hand, trucks to deliver, and manufacturing support throughout every inch of the Carolinas.”

This level of ready product availability and service includes truss plants in north and central North Carolina and millwork/door shops in both the Triad and Charlotte metro locations. Additionally, custom millwork and prefab components are built-in Pineville, which also sources and fabricates exotic wood products like reclaimed lumber flooring, siding, cabinetry, and mantles.

“At the end of the day, construction is a people business,” said Skip Norris. “We’re here to provide assistance and solutions to the hard-working customers we serve.”

The Building Center, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, 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 The Building Center, Inc., please email: careers@thebuildingcenterinc.com.