Construction Drafter/Designer

at  John W McDougall Co Inc

CONSTRUCTION DRAFTER/DESIGNER

Our Architectural Façade Solutions division provides exterior wall panel and other building envelope systems in a variety of product and installation options. We create custom facade systems for all needs in commercial construction. The Drafter/Designer role is a key part of the Engineering Department in the Architectural Division; preparing clear, complete and accurate working plans and shop drawings.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D, 3D experience a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
• Experience verifying field measurements
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Time management and multitasking skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effectively work independently while maintaining deadlines
• Capable of adjusting to rapidly changing tasks
• Hard worker with an eye for detail

EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma – Required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree – Preferred
• Minimum 1 - 3 years previous drafting experience - Required

• Interpret scope of work based on:
• Architectural drawings
• Estimating information
• Specification sheets
• Responsible for preparation of correlating shop drawings
• Design and draft technical details and typical attachment methods
• Effectively communicate with project managers, design consultants and sub-contractors, to produce and alter drawings
• Reviewing and checking drawings for errors
• Send and/or print CAD drawings in various formats
• Draft panel layouts based on preliminary field conditions from hand dimensions or 3D scan
• Produce panel fabrication sketches for CNC coding
• Create install/As-Built sets of drawings for panel installation
• Enter, record, and file information in electronic form
• Communicate effectively with both production and processing divisions
• Actively assist with R&D on new systems as well as further development of existing systems