Senior Project Drafter

Position Title:

Senior Project Drafter

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!

Metromont  was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete.

Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums.

And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are - and who we've been for nearly a century.

Senior Project Drafter JOB DATA   Department Code:
817X
Account Code:
702500
Department Name:
Drafting
Account Name:
Clerical Tech/Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE  The Senior Project Drafter designs and prepares complete and accurate erection drawings, shop tickets, material requisitions and revisions for complex projects, integrating skilled architectural/engineering drafting methods, and procedures with the operation and application of computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software.

RESPONSIBILITIES   Provides leadership and direction to project drafters
Design and prepare electronic (CAD) erection drawings, shop tickets, and material requisitions from contract drawings and engineering calculations
Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements
Prepare plans, elevations, sections, and material requirements from sketches, specifications, contract drawings and responses to requests for information provided by architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and Metromont's internal project management team
Consult with engineers and project managers as needed to resolve questions
Revise computer-aided designs and documents to comply with comments and changes to project scope
Provide technical guidance to the Project Drafter regarding coordination of details between shop tickets and erection drawings
Coordinates drafting work with engineers and architects
Serves as a lead in providing direction to drafters

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY   Assists in supervising 8-10 Project Drafters
Reviews work of Project Drafters
Report to Drafting Manager

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)   Able to read blueprints and drawings
Able to create detailed electronic (CAD) working plans from data
Able to make basic computations for strength and other features as required
Follow pre-established guidelines
Follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY   Associate Degree in Design, Architecture, or related field with coursework in computer-aided design (CAD)
Knowledge of Revit preferred
Minimum two (2) years drafting experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE   Typically works in an office environment
Typically works inside in an open (cubicle) office environment
Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; schedule flexibility may be required to meet deadlines

INTERNAL PROGRESSION  Previous roles may include:
Project Drafter
Lateral roles may include:
Drafting Coordinator
Future roles may include:
Drafting Manager

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT   General HR Orientation
Revit Training

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  This is an office position which requires sitting, standing, and walking.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont's core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.

Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex,   gender identity, sexual orientation,  pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,…