CAD Drafter
About the role
Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. The CAD Drafter supports the development and upkeep of Division-specific home plans, master plan sets, and homesite-specific construction documents to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with company standards. This role collaborates with CAD Manager, Product Development, Purchasing, Sales, Permits, and other internal stakeholders to translate conceptual and standardized designs into detailed technical drawings.
Responsibilities
- Produce and maintain residential architectural construction documents using AutoCAD Architecture and Revit.
- Create and update 2D drawings and 3D BIM models for new and existing home plans.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of Division master plan sets and homesite-specific construction documents.
- Ensure drawing accuracy, clarity, and consistency in accordance with established CAD standards and specifications.
- Prepare and maintain organized drawing sets, revisions, and supporting documentation.
- Update and maintain PDF master plan files and digital archives.
- Maintain and manage AutoCAD and Revit component libraries.
- Coordinate with Product Development and CAD leadership to translate conceptual designs into technical construction documents.
- Partner with Purchasing to ensure models and plans align with material specifications and support accurate quantity take-offs.
- Support Sales and Marketing by providing CAD files for renderings, walkthroughs, and marketing materials.
- Assist permitting teams with preparation of site-specific plan sets required for approvals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify design intent and resolve documentation discrepancies.
- Maintain adherence to established CAD drafting standards and quality procedures.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Drafting/Design or related discipline.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience using AutoCAD Architecture in a residential discipline preferred.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in drafting/design for high-volume production homebuilding organization preferred.
- Experience with Revit and creation of 3D BIM models for residential construction.
- Experience with option logic-solving software such as LotSpec or Sapphire strongly preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, BlueBeam.
- Highly motivated to produce excellent work product and achieve organizational goals.
- Must be able to perform accurate, consistent, and detail-oriented work in a timely manner.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality relative to daily work schedule.
- Follow directions from supervisors and ask for clarification when needed.
- Accept constructive feedback.
- Understand and follow established procedures for quality assurance.
- Interact and collaborate effectively with team members with different roles throughout the organization.
- Valid driver’s license.
Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements
- Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job.
- Requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds.
- Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment.
- Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Pay
We reasonably expect the base compensation offered for this position to range from an hourly rate of $22.97 - $34, subject to adjustment based on business-related factors such as employee qualifications, geographic pay differentials, and operational considerations. This position may be eligible for bonuses and commissions.
Benefits
- Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Associate Assistance Plan.
- Education Assistance Program.
- Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
- Up to three weeks of vacation annually from the moment of hire.
- Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
- New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
- Significant Home Purchase Discounts.
- Everyone’s Included Day.