Drafting Supervisor

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Drafting Supervisor
Requisition ID: 4945
Location:Winnipeg, MB, CA, R2J 0S6
Pay Type: Salary

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

Specific Accountabilities

• The accuracy of drawings for production and constructio

Qualification Profile

• Engineering technology diploma or degree or demonstrated equivalent qualifications
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Excellence drafting skills using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Revit is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of industrial and commercial building construction practices.
• Computer skills training programs or equivalent work experience including software applications, communications and knowledge of network operations.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Practical experience in managing contracts and projects.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude

Marketing and Customer Relations

• Establish working relationship with outside drafting sources as a resource
• Provide Drafting schedules and completion dates
• Maintain customer (Consultants, General Contractors and Project Owners) communications ensuring project requirements are met.
• Provide assistance to Marketing and Sales Department in the planning of a project that requires specific and/or specialized input.
• Establish relationships and network with customers
• Develop the knowledge and expertise in the Drafting Department

Human Resources

• Oversee objectives, evaluate and review performance for all reports in the drafting department
• Responsible for the daily operation of the Winnipeg Precast Drafting Department.
• The incumbent works directly with the project manager, precast engineer, CAD technicians, and project coordinator and plant supervisors.
• Direct and assist in the training and experiences of the CAD Technicians.
• Participate in regular team meetings
• Provide safety awareness

Planning

• Supervise and direct daily tasks for the CAD staff
• Plan material usage for ongoing efficiency.

Technical/Operations

• Provide CAD expertise and give directions to CAD technicians
• Establish and maintain drafting standards, practices and procedures.
• Provide technical support to the precast plants, to estimating, and to members of the precast team.
• Maintain drafting office documentation (drafting manuals) and responsible to ensure that documents are properly archived.
• Structural and Building construction knowledge
• Keep informed about material developments and construction concepts.

Specific Accountabilities

• The accuracy of drawings for production and construction

Qualification Profile

• Engineering technology diploma or degree or demonstrated equivalent qualifications
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Excellence drafting skills using AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Revit is an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of industrial and commercial building construction practices.
• Computer skills training programs or equivalent work experience including software applications, communications and knowledge of network operations.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Practical experience in managing contracts and projects.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing and a criminal record check may be required.