Senior Project Drafter

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Drafter designs and prepares complete and accurate erection drawings, shop tickets, material requisitions and revisions for complex projects, integrating skilled architectural/engineering drafting methods, and procedures with the operation and application of computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to project drafters
• Designs and prepares electronic (CAD) erection drawings, shop tickets, and material requisitions from contract drawings and engineering calculations
• Interfaces with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements
• Prepares plans, elevations, sections, and material requirements from sketches, specifications, contract drawings and responses to requests for information provided by architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and Metromont’s internal project management team
• Consults with engineers and project managers as needed to resolve questions
• Revise computer-aided designs and documents to comply with comments and changes to project scope
• Coordinates drafting work with engineers and architects
• Serves as a lead in providing direction to drafters
• Coordinates drafting work with engineers and architects
• Serves as a lead in providing direction to drafters

Characteristics (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Able to read blueprints and drawings
• Able to create detailed electronic (CAD) working plans from data
• Able to make basic computations for strength and other features as required
• Follow pre-established guidelines
• Follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Education and Technology

• Associate Degree in Design, Architecture, or related field with coursework in computer-aided design (CAD)
• Knowledge of Revit preferred
• Minimum two (2) years drafting experience

Work Environment / Schedule

• Typically works in an office environment
• Typically works inside in an open (cubicle) office environment
• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; schedule flexibility may be required to meet deadlines

Internal Progression

• Previous roles may include: Project Drafter
• Lateral roles may include: Drafting Coordinator
• Future roles may include: Drafting Manager

Training and Development

• General HR Orientation
• Revit Training

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)

• This is an office position which requires sitting, standing, and walking.

Physical Requirements

• This is an office position which requires sitting, standing, and walking.

Disclaimer

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity.