Concrete Reinforcement AutoCad Detailer / Estimator

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC.; Lafayette, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC. seeks a detail-oriented draftsman to support concrete reinforcement projects. You will produce accurate quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and AutoCAD shop drawings, ensuring designs meet project specs while collaborating with sales, PM, and production teams.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of drafting/estimating experience, with AutoCAD proficiency, and an associate degree preferred. On-site role in Lafayette, LA with strong mathematical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred; specialized skills training may be required.
• Generally 2–5 years of drafting/estimating experience in reinforcement or concrete construction.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of drafting experience using AutoCAD with strong proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience in estimating, quantity takeoffs, material estimating, and bid preparation within reinforcing steel or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for EWWR and conventional reinforcing steel projects.
• Create and revise 2D AutoCAD shop drawings, placement drawings, sections, and reinforcement details.
• Review documents to determine reinforcement requirements and identify discrepancies.
• Convert Grade 60 designs to Grade 80 EWWR and develop optimized reinforcement layouts.
• Coordinate with sales, project management, and production teams on project requirements and design changes.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, revisions, change orders, and estimating records.
• Participate in project meetings and provide technical support for takeoffs, estimates, and revisions.
• Verify material quantities and perform production-related takeoffs after project award.

Skills

Drafting

Quantity takeoffs

Mathematical analysis

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Construction/project management software

Job description

A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.

The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.

Responsible for providing estimating, detailing, and drafting support for concrete reinforcement projects by producing accurate material takeoffs, cost estimates, and AutoCAD shop drawings. Ensure reinforcement solutions meet project specifications while supporting sales, project management, and production teams through technical analysis and documentation.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Prepares detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for EWWR (Engineered Welded Wire Reinforcement) and conventional reinforcing steel projects.

• Creates and revises 2D AutoCAD shop drawings, placement drawings, sections, and reinforcement details.

• Reviews architectural, structural, and construction documents to determine reinforcement requirements and identify discrepancies.

• Converts Grade 60 reinforcement designs to Grade 80 EWWR solutions and develops optimized reinforcement layouts.

• Coordinates with sales, project management, and production teams regarding project requirements, specifications, schedules, and design changes.

• Maintains project documentation, drawings, revisions, change orders, and estimating records.

• Participates in project meetings and provides technical support related to quantity takeoffs, estimates, and drawing revisions.

• Verifies material quantities and performs production-related takeoffs after project award.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Nature and Scope

• Refers complex, unusual problems to supervisor.

• Under general supervision, exercises some judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques. Work typically involves regular review of output by a senior coworker or supervisor.

• None.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.

• Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location and/or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED strongly preferred. Specialized skills training/certification may be required. Generally 2-5 years of experience in area of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of two (2) years of drafting experience using AutoCAD, with strong proficiency in AutoCAD.

• Ability to read, review, and interpret architectural and structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Experience in estimating, quantity takeoffs, material estimating, and bid preparation within reinforcing steel, precast, concrete construction, or related industries.

• Ability to calculate material quantities and reinforcement requirements, supported by strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with experience using Bluebeam Revu and construction/project management software, along with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.

Functional Area Field Operations

Work Type On-Site

White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.