Architectural Draftsperson

Weekley Homes L.P.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and

401k and discretionary 8% match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO

New Home Discount for Team Member and

College Scholarship Program

Community Outreach

Sabbaticals

And more!

Job summary

David Weekley Homes in Orlando seeks an Architectural Draftsperson to join our Orlando Division. This role produces high-quality construction documents and ensures alignment between architectural plans and structural requirements to support our design and construction teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural coordination, experience with residential projects, and comfort working with structural plans, truss packages, and construction details.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in drafting or architectural design, residential preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of structural plans, truss drawings, and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Create and update residential drawings: floor plans, elevations, plot plans, details.
• Integrate structural plans and truss layouts into architectural documents.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Ensure plans meet company standards, codes and permitting requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy and constructability.
• Resolve conflicts between architectural and structural elements.
• Support permitting and production timelines with revisions.
• Maintain organized plan documentation.

Skills

Drafting

Residential drafting

Coordination with engineers

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Florida Building Codes knowledge

Job description

David Weekley Homes is seeking a skilled Architectural Draftsperson to join our Orlando Division. This role supports our architectural design and construction teams by producing high-quality construction documents and ensuring alignment between architectural plans and structural requirements.

We are specifically looking for a candidate with a strong background in structural coordination, either through direct experience with structural engineering or through hands-on collaboration with engineers in a residential or related environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a drafting professional who is confident working with structural plans, truss packages, and construction details and enjoys being a key contributor in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and update residential construction drawings (floor plans, elevations, plot plans, and details).
• Integrate structural plans and truss layouts into architectural documents.
• Coordinate with structural engineers, consultants, trade partners, and internal teams.
• Ensure plans meet company standards, building codes, and permitting requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, constructability, and structural alignment.
• Resolve conflicts between architectural and structural elements.
• Support permitting and production timelines through timely revisions.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date plan documentation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of drafting or architectural design experience (residential preferred).
• Proficient in AutoCAD (Revit a plus).
• Strong understanding of structural plans, truss drawings, and basic construction methods.
• Experience working with or coordinating with structural engineers.
• Familiar with structural terminology and able to manage multiple projects independently and within a team.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive with strong communication skills.
• Experience in residential homebuilding, permitting, and familiarity with Florida building codes is a plus.

Additional Information

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What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 20 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America.

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.