🔍 About the Role:
We’re looking for a Truss Design Manager to lead our growing design team in producing high-quality structural truss systems for residential and commercial construction projects. In this role, you'll combine your technical expertise with leadership skills to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time. You’ll work closely with builders, sales, and production to keep things running smoothly and structurally sound.
🛠️ What You’ll Do:
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of truss designers and drafters
Oversee and review design work to ensure accuracy, code compliance, and manufacturability
Collaborate with sales and production teams to review project specs, resolve issues, and streamline workflow
Interpret architectural and structural plans to create truss layouts and component designs using MiTek (or similar software)
Communicate with customers and builders to clarify design requirements and provide technical support
Implement and maintain design standards, best practices, and software updates
Manage department scheduling and workload to meet project deadlines
Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities
🧱 What You’ll Bring:
5+ years of experience in truss design, including floor and roof systems
1–2+ years in a leadership or management role preferred
Proficiency in truss design software (e.g., MiTek, Alpine, or similar)
Strong understanding of residential/light commercial construction and framing methods
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural blueprints
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
🎯 Bonus Points For:
Experience working in a manufacturing or lumberyard environment
Knowledge of building codes and structural engineering basics
MiTek Management/Engineering certifications
💼 Why Join Us?
Competitive salary and bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Opportunities for advancement
Supportive, family-owned company culture
Real impact in a growing and essential industry
Ready to lead a team and shape the structures that shape our communities? Apply today and help us build smarter, stronger, and better—one truss at a time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
