Tapered Design Specialist
23 days ago
Kansas City
Job Description Tapered Design Specialist Location: Kansas City, KS Employment Type: Full-Time Overview: We’re currently seeking a Tapered Design Specialist with a background in commercial roofing systems to join a growing team. This role involves creating tapered insulation layouts and providing takeoffs based on architectural roofing plans. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of low-slope roofing applications, AutoCAD, and insulation materials. Key Responsibilities: • Produce accurate takeoffs and tapered insulation layouts for roofing projects, • Create CAD-based shop drawings for use in submittals and installation, • Interpret architectural and structural roofing plans and specifications, • Support sales and technical teams with design solutions and material recommendations, • Collaborate with roofing contractors, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure design accuracy, • 2+ years of experience in roofing design, estimating, or drafting (preferred in low-slope roofing), • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace tools, • Familiarity with tapered insulation systems and commercial roofing materials, • Experience reading and interpreting architectural plans, • Strong time management, organization, and communication skills, • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Knowledge of Taper-Plus or similar design software is a plus