Drafter/Estimator Associate - Building Construction Repairs

Morton Buildings, Inc; Morton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

ESOP Retirement Program

Job summary

Morton Buildings, Inc. is seeking a Drafter Estimator Associate to develop detailed construction plans and material documentation for repair and warranty projects.

This full-time role uses AutoCAD to create architectural plans, sections, and details while coordinating with engineers, estimators, and project managers. The ideal candidate holds a 2-year drafting credential, has AutoCAD experience, and can manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-year Architectural Drafting degree/certificate and/or previous estimating experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team setting.
• Service minded with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops various forms of Architectural building plans from written contracts within an AutoCAD system; including building specifications and layouts, sections, details, truss drawings, and specialty items for building code issues.
• Assembles material take-offs based on building plans; preparing material requisitions for specialty components and ordering specialty merchandise from vendors.
• Interacts & develops relationships with various individuals across the company; including engineers, architects, construction estimators, sales estimators, project managers, sales consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Architectural drafting

Estimating

Communication skills

Education

2-year Architectural Drafting degree/certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Category: Office

Requisition Number: DRAFT009719

• Posted : August 27, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Corporate
252 W. Adams Street
PO Box 399
Morton, IL 615500399, USA

Corporate
252 W. Adams Street
PO Box 399
Morton, IL 615500399, USA

Morton Buildings, Inc. is the industry leader in post-frame construction. We have been in business for 120 years and have more than 10 manufacturing, fabrication, and shipping plants servicing over 100 construction centers nationwide. Per year, across America, thousands of new buildings sport the familiar Morton M.

The Drafter Estimator Associate is a full-time position responsible for the development and organization of detailed construction plans and material documentation needed to ensure profitable completion of repair/warranty projects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Develops various forms of Architectural building plans from written contracts within an AutoCAD system; including building specifications and layouts, sections, details, truss drawings, and specialty items for building code issues.
• Assembles material take-offs based on building plans; preparing material requisitions for specialty components and ordering specialty merchandise from vendors.
• Interacts & develops relationships with various individuals across the company; including engineers, architects, construction estimators, sales estimators, project managers, sales consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-year Architectural Drafting degree/certificate and/or previous estimating experience
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and possess the ability to meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with a positive, willing to learn attitude.
• Able to work independently, as well as within a team setting.
• Service minded with excellent communication skills.
• Starting pay rate at $51,000 to $55,000 annually, with profit sharing opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• ESOP Retirement Program which makes you an owner of the company

Morton Buildings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates offered employment will be subject to a pre-placement test which does include a drug screen and background check.

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