Construction CAD Designer/Drafter

at  Janotta Herner Firelands Fabrication JHI Group

Job Title: Construction CAD Designer/Drafter
Company: Janotta & Herner
Reports to: Director of Design
FLSA: Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Construction CAD Designer/Drafter will collaborate with J&H Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Superintendents and Clients as assigned by the Design Department Director. Will be responsible to plan, coordinate and create complete construction drawings for assigned projects.

Essential Functions:

• Meet with the project team to develop & fully understand the design requirements of the project.
• Analyze and identify project risks.
• Gather and assemble the necessary measurements, dimensions or other information required to complete the drawings.
• Provide the team with practical design recommendations based on the project requirements, budget, site and recent trends.
• Proficiently use CAD and/or Revit to produce construction grade drawing sets.
• Prepare preliminary design drawings for work acquisition and bidding.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Associate’s degree or certification program in architectural drafting, or similar.
• 5-10 years of experience is preferred.
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• General knowledge of building design, specifications, codes, and structural analysis.
• Ability to apply the fundamentals of sketching and design.
• Mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Great analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Meet with the project team to develop & fully understand the design requirements of the project.
• Analyze and identify project risks.
• Gather and assemble the necessary measurements, dimensions or other information required to complete the drawings.
• Provide the team with practical design recommendations based on the project requirements, budget, site and recent trends.
• Proficiently use CAD and/or Revit to produce construction grade drawing sets.
• Prepare preliminary design drawings for work acquisition and bidding.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Other duties as assigned