Shop Drawing Designer

About the role

We are a leading specialty Glass & ACM commercial construction company dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality building solutions. Our team thrives on precision, collaboration, and creativity, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of engineering and design.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Technical Drafting: Develop detailed shop drawing sets, including general notes, door hardware schedules, floor plans, elevations, wall sections, and plan details—for curtain walls, metal panels, IMP, and single-skin systems in compliance with SPS standards.
• Field Coordination: Revise and update drawings using field dimensions and site-specific data to ensure accuracy and constructability.
• Plan Interpretation: Read and interpret architectural and structural plans and specifications to produce accurate, high-quality drawings.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Design Manager, Project Managers, Project Executives, fabrication teams, and field staff to resolve design discrepancies and maintain design intent.
• Communication: Maintain clear, professional communication via phone and email with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Production Environment: Perform effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented setting while managing high-volume drafting tasks.
• Deadline Management: Ensure timely completion of submittals, revisions, and deliverables in alignment with project schedules.

Required / Experience

• Experience: 5+ years in architectural or structural drafting/design within the construction industry, with a focus on shop drawings.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of architectural drafting principles and construction documentation.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (2018–2026); 3D modeling experience is a plus.
• Project Tools: Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Procore preferred.
• General Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Personal Attributes: Attention to Detail, High level of accuracy and precision in drafting work; Team-Oriented, Friendly, professional, and collaborative mindset; Communication Skills, Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities; Problem-Solving, Proactive and resourceful in addressing design challenges; Adaptability, Comfortable working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plans
• 401K Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Expending Account for healthcare
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Advancement and growth opportunities
• Performance bonuses (Incentive program)

Schedule

Not a remote position. Location: Apex, NC.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the posted job listing.

Employment with SPS Corporation

Employment with SPS Corporation is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Each situation is reviewed individually in accordance with company policy.

Company Information

• 100% Employee Owned
• We are a Military Friendly Employer
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer