Truss Designer

Andrew Sell

Pueblo, CO

719-***-**** • *******@*******.***

Professional Summary

Experienced Roof and Floor Truss Designer with 18+ years in structural layout, truss design, and project coordination for residential and commercial construction. Proficient in creating code-compliant, cost-effective truss systems using MiTek and Alpine software. Known for design accuracy, value engineering, and collaboration with architects, builders, and production teams.

Key Accomplishments

● Designed trusses for single- and multi-family projects across CO, AL, GA, TN, NC, and IL using MiTek and Alpine software

● Managed component order schedules, ensuring on-time delivery through coordination with sales and operations

● Launched and led a satellite of ice, training and supervising new truss designers

● Strengthened relationships with tract builders and supported custom and commercial projects

● Applied value engineering to optimize designs and reduce material costs

● Improved design work low by collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams

● Increased customer satisfaction by supporting sales staff both in-of ice and on-site Skills

● MiTek and Alpine Truss Design Software

● Structural Layout and Analysis

● Value Engineering

● Construction Drawing Interpretation

● Residential and Commercial Design

● Remote Collaboration and Communication

● Project Coordination

Professional Experience

Truss Design Roles (1996–2025)

Worked for multiple component manufacturers across the U.S., primarily in remote or hybrid positions, designing roof and loor trusses for residential and commercial projects. Key employers include:

● Trussman LLC – Blue Island, IL (Remote) — Nov 2024 – Jun 2025

● Direct Lumber and Door of Colorado – Denver, CO (Remote) — Jan 2024 – Aug 2024

● Builders FirstSource – Fountain, CO & Apex, NC (Remote) — Apr 2003 – Nov 2003; Mar 2021 – Sep 2023

● Rogers Manufacturing Corp. – West Monroe, LA (Remote) — May 2019 – Jan 2021

● Trussway Manufacturing LLC – Fountain, CO — Oct 2015 – Feb 2019

● BMC – Colorado Springs & Pueblo, CO — Mar 2004 – Aug 2008; Sep 2014 – Sep 2015

● Foxworth-Galbraith Truss – Pueblo, CO — May 1996 – Feb 2003 Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology Colorado State University–Pueblo – Pueblo, CO Graduated: December 1995 GPA: 3.57 / 4.0

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