Structural Draftsman

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Structural Draftsman specializing in high-rise residential and commercial towers. You will produce detailed shop drawings, 3D BIM models, and bar bending schedules that meet project specs and local codes.

You will coordinate with architectural and MEP teams, incorporate consultant feedback, and deliver IFC drawings ready for construction, with as-built documentation updated from site measurements and redlines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Architectural Drafting.
• 5+ years as Structural Draftsman in civil contracting.
• Minimum 3 years focused on high-rise towers (30+ stories).

Responsibilities

• Draft comprehensive structural shop drawings and framing plans for high-rise towers.
• Create 3D BIM models in Revit Structure and coordinate with MEP/Architectural teams to resolve clashes.
• Generate Bar Bending Schedules and material take-offs per BS/ACI/ISO standards.
• Incorporate consultant comments and RFI responses to issue IFC drawings.
• Produce As-Built documentation reflecting site conditions.

Skills

Drafting & Detailing

BIM Coordination

Clash Detection

Quality Assurance

Coordination

Detailing

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architectural Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit Structure

Navisworks

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Structural Draftsman (High-Rise & Towers)

Reports To: Technical Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Structural Draftsman specializing in high-rise residential and commercial tower construction. In this role, you will produce detailed, clash-free structural shop drawings, section details, and fabrication/bar bending schedules (BBS) that comply with project specifications, consultant approvals, and local building codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting & Detailing: Prepare comprehensive structural shop drawings, framing plans, core wall details, post-tensioned (PT) slab layouts, shear wall reinforcement details, and foundation plans (mats, piles, caps) for high-rise tower projects.
• BIM Modeling & Coordination: Build and update 3D structural models using Revit Structure; coordinate with architectural and MEP drafting teams to identify and resolve spatial clashes prior to construction.
• Bar Bending Schedules (BBS): Extract precise Bar Bending Schedules and material take-offs from structural models and CAD drawings in compliance with international standards (BS / ACI / ISO).
• Consultant & Site Coordination: Incorporate engineer marked-up redlines, consultant review comments, and site RFI responses promptly to issue construction-ready (IFC) drawing packages.
• As-Built Documentation: Update drawings based on actual site conditions, field redlines, and surveyor measurements to produce final As-Built packages.
• Quality & Standards Compliance: Ensure all drafting deliverables conform to company standards, layering conventions, scale protocols, and project CAD/BIM execution plans (BEP).

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Architectural Drafting

Experience

5+ years of experience as a Structural Draftsman in civil contracting, with a minimum of 3 years focused on high-rise towers (30+ stories)

Software Proficiency

AutoCAD (Advanced), Revit Structure (Intermediate to Advanced), Navisworks (Clash Detection), MS Excel

Technical Knowledge

Reinforced Concrete (RC) detailing, Post-Tensioned (PT) slabs, heavy foundation/pile systems, structural steel embeds, and transfer structures

Codes & Standards

Familiarity with BS 8666 / ACI 318 detailing standards and local municipal building codes