Location: Clear Lake, Texas (Greater Houston Area)
Type: Contract-2-Hire
Pay: $52,000 ($25/hour)
Summary:
Our client in the custom manufacturing and construction management industry is seeking a Technical Drafter to join their team. This role will support the technical management team creating precise and detailed shop drawings by accurately interpreting construction documents, drafting comprehensive shop drawings with material schedules. The is position will collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to produce fully engineered shop drawings. Work with Drafting Manager and Project Managers to ensure projects are drafted according to schedule. Develop accurate and detailed shop drawings. Collaborate with Sales, Project Managers, and Engineers to ensure successful completion of all projects.
Duties:
Interpret and understand construction documents, including architectural, structural, MEP, and specifications related to canopy design and documentation.
Work with Project Managers on any information that requires clarification through RFI.
Review sales proposal and startup documents to understand scope of work.
Produce accurate and detailed shop drawings in Revit using the standard template and shop drawing standards.
Produce material schedule with shop drawings to quantify all material required for each project.
Facilitate the engineering process by sending documents to engineers, collaborating on design details and overall project configuration, and incorporating any changes to ultimately produce fully engineered shop drawings.
Collaborate with Sales and Project Managers on any items that affect scope, cost, and/or schedule implications.
Manage project backlog, ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner, and notify Drafting Manager in advance of any projects that will not meet their deadline.
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience in drafting preferred and working in Revit.
Proficiency in Revit is highly preferred.
Solid knowledge of basic drafting skills required.
Ability to read and accurately interpret Construction Documents and Specifications.
Education:
Associates Degree in Drafting & Design Engineering Technology or related field.