Architectural Drafter

JOB DESCRIPTION

An architectural drafter with Van’s Lumber & Custom Builders will prepare drawings for residential, multi-family, and commercial construction projects.

This is a highly technical role requiring extensive familiarity with design principles, computer-aided drafting technologies, and building codes to ensure that drawings are accurate and contain the necessary information for construction crews, subcontractors, and zoning departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Gather Requirements and Data – Early in the design and drafting process, architectural drafters gather project requirements and specifications from the sales personnel to use as a starting point.

This can include information about the construction site, such as elevation, access roads, and utilities, along with project-specific information, such as the number of rooms, materials, and functional requirements for industrial or commercial projects.
Prepare Architectural Drawings – Working from rough drawings and specifications, drafters use computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to prepare full-scale and detail drawings.

These drawings specify the project’s dimensions, including room sizes and elevations, and provide contractors and construction crews with a set of plans they can build from.
Update Designs – During the design and drafting process, architectural drafters update and modify designs based on new information or at the request of a salesperson.

While updating drawings, the architectural drafter ensures that changes do not have unforeseen effects on other construction elements.
Perform Calculations and Check for Accuracy – Architectural drafters also use their familiarity with mathematical and construction principles to perform calculations and check drawings for accuracy.

These calculations can include vital elements such as load-bearing beams within a structure.

Architectural drafters also check other team members’ drawings for accuracy, making sure that their calculations and determinations are correct before sending the drawings to the salesperson.
SKILLS &QUALIFICATIONS

Architectural drafters prepare highly technical drawings which require the following skills:
Drafting Skills – Architectural drafters need strong technical drawing skills, along with familiarity with principles and best practices of architectural drafting and design using both hand-drawing and computers
Computer Skills – Strong computer skills are also a necessity in this role, not only while using computer-aided drafting programs but also when storing and transmitting drawings to construction and engineering teams
Collaboration – In this role, architectural drafters work closely with sales personnel to translate designs and requirements into usable drawings, so they should be effective collaborators
Attention to Detail – This position also requires excellent attention to detail, since architectural drafters need to ensure that their drawings are both technically correct and presented in a readable and accessible format
Communication Skills – Effective written and verbal communication skills are vital in this role, since architectural drafters frequently need to communicate with designers and architects to answer questions and prevent delays
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Associate degree
3 – 5 years of experience
Computer-aided drafting (CAD) software (Softplan, AutoCAD, Revit)
BENEFITS
Consistent Work
Competitive Wages
Friendly Team Atmosphere
Valuable Training
Experienced Teammates
Lumber Yard Employee Discount
401K Retirement Plan with Match
Profit Sharing Plan
Employee Referral Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Bereavement Leave
Clothing
Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA Plan Options
Flexible Spending Plan
Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Additional Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness and Cancer Care Insurance
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00
– $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
Architectural Drafting: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location