Drafter

Just Construction Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Drafter to create precise shop and fabrication drawings for exterior architectural projects in New York City. The ideal candidate will work on high-profile projects, collaborating with project managers and engineers to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications. Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential, and experience with Revit is preferred. This role offers competitive pay, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit or 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Experience drafting curtain walls, stick-built storefronts, architectural glazing, guardrails, and canopies.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, dimensions, and tolerances for metal and glass systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop and fabrication drawings for curtain walls and stick-built systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure design intent is met.
• Review architectural plans to develop accurate CAD drawings.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit or 3D modeling software

Fabrication processes knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree or CAD certification

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Drafter to create precise shop and fabrication drawings for exterior architectural projects. This role focuses on curtain walls, stick-built systems, storefront entrances, guardrails, and canopies. The Drafter will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and fabricators to ensure drawings are accurate, buildable, and meet project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop and fabrication drawings for curtain walls, stick-built systems, storefronts, guardrails, and canopies.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure design intent and fabrication requirements are met.
• Review architectural plans, specifications, and measurements to develop accurate CAD drawings.
• Maintain organized drawing files and revision logs.
• Assist in resolving design or fabrication challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Revit or 3D modeling software is a plus.
• Experience drafting curtain walls, stick-built storefronts, architectural glazing, guardrails, and canopies.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, dimensions, and tolerances for metal and glass systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree or CAD certification preferred.

Why Join

• Work on high-profile exterior architectural projects in the NYC area.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to full-cycle project delivery.
• Competitive pay and growth opportunities.