Construction CAD Designer/Drafter

janottaherner; Monroeville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Janotta & Herner, a northern Ohio design/build contractor headquartered in Monroeville, is seeking a Construction CAD Designer/Drafter. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to plan, coordinate and create complete construction drawings for assigned projects.

The role requires an Associate degree in architectural drafting or equivalent and 5–10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CAD software, especially Revit and AutoCAD, is essential for preparing

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification in architectural drafting or similar.
• 5–10 years of experience preferred in construction CAD drafting.
• Proficient in CAD software; experience with Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Meet with project team to understand design requirements and scope.
• Analyze project risks and verify measurements and dimensions for drawings.
• Gather information and prepare construction drawings and documents.
• Provide design recommendations based on requirements, budget, site, and trends.
• Produce construction-grade drawing sets using CAD and/or Revit.
• Prepare preliminary designs for bidding and work acquisition.
• Create drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in architectural drafting

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Construction CAD Designer/Drafter

Company: Janotta & Herner

Reports to: Director of Design

FLSA: Hourly

Position Summary

Construction CAD Designer/Drafter will collaborate with J&H Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Superintendents and Clients as assigned by the Design Department Director. Will be responsible to plan, coordinate and create complete construction drawings for assigned projects.

Essential Functions

1. Meet with the project team to develop & fully understand the design requirements of the project.
2. Analyze and identify project risks.
3. Gather and assemble the necessary measurements, dimensions or other information required to complete the drawings.
4. Provide the team with practical design recommendations based on the project requirements, budget, site and recent trends.
5. Proficiently use CAD and/or Revit to produce construction grade drawing sets.
6. Prepare preliminary design drawings for work acquisition and bidding.
7. Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate’s degree or certification program in architectural drafting, or similar.
• 5-10 years of experience is preferred.
• Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• General knowledge of building design, specifications, codes, and structural analysis.
• Ability to apply the fundamentals of sketching and design.
• Mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Great analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Working Conditions

This role involves working in an office environment generally during the hours of 7:00am-4:30pm. Additional overtime may be required to meet project goals or deadlines. Occasionally, flexibility in working hours will be needed based on events and business needs.

About the Company

JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.

Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh. Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning. For more information, please navigate here.

Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh. Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry. For more information, please navigate here.

Benefits Overview

JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with match
• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA