Architectural / Construction Drafter

Alliance Exterior Construction; Baltimore (MD); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alliance Exterior Construction seeks an Architectural / Construction Drafter to join our growing engineering department in Baltimore. The role focuses on translating design intent into clear fabrication drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, covering curtain walls, storefronts, roofing interfaces, and building envelopes.

Recent graduates or early-career drafters will translate architectural and structural drawings into fabrication-ready documents, coordinate with PMs and field teams, and support

Qualifikationen

• Recent graduate or 2+ years of architectural/construction drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology and detailing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and revise shop, fabrication, and installation drawings.
• Develop drawings for architectural metal panels, curtain wall, storefronts, roofing, and envelopes.
• Review drawings for conflicts and constructability issues.
• Incorporate specifications, manufacturer requirements, and field conditions.
• Coordinate drawings with PMs, engineers, architects, and GCs.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, and takeoffs; support estimating as needed.
• Create field dimensions and existing-condition drawings from site data.
• Maintain drawing standards and document control; visit jobsites to verify conditions.

Kenntnisse

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Architectural / Construction Drafter

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Salary: Commensurate with experience

About the Company:

Alliance Exterior Construction is a leading facade and building envelope contractor specializing in roofing, wall systems, architectural metal panels, glazing, and building envelope construction. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative solutions, we serve clients across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors in the Baltimore-Washington area.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Architectural / Construction Drafter to join our growing engineering department. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate or early-career professional with experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit, understands architectural and construction drawings, and can translate design intent into clear, practical installation and fabrication drawings.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a construction company and become a key member of our engineering and preconstruction team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and revise shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, and coordinated details.
• Develop drawings for:
  • Architectural metal panels
  • Curtain wall and storefront
  • Roofing and waterproofing interfaces
  • Building-envelope transitions and details
• Review architectural, structural, and consultant drawings for conflicts and constructability issues.
• Incorporate project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and field conditions into drawings.
• Coordinate drawings with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Architects, GCs, and manufacturers.
• Assist with preparation and review of RFIs and submittals.
• Perform drawing takeoffs and assist estimating when needed.
• Develop field dimensions and existing-condition drawings from project information and field measurements.
• Maintain drawing standards, revisions, and document control.
• Identify potential constructability issues before they reach the field.
• Assist with development and maintenance of company-standard details and drawing libraries.
• Provide engineering and drafting support to Project Managers and field operations.
• Occasionally visit jobsites to verify dimensions and existing conditions.
• Review manufacturers shop drawings or 3rd party shop drawings and revise as needed. ---

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or 2+ years of experience in architectural drafting, construction drafting, engineering drafting, or a related field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction terminology and detailing.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

Alliance Exterior Construction is a growing commercial exterior contractor specializing in roofing, wall systems, architectural metal panels, glazing, and building-envelope construction.

As our Engineering Department continues to grow, this position provides an opportunity to help build the department—not simply fill a drafting position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in design coordination, engineering support, constructability, and project development.