Drafter III

Kovach; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kovach Enclosure Systems seeks an experienced Drafter III to lead drafting efforts from turnover to project completion. You will manage internal and external drafting resources, review complex drawings, and ensure accuracy, constructability, and alignment with Kovach standards.

In this employee-owned environment, you’ll mentor junior drafters, coordinate with Project Management, Design, Engineering, and Field Operations, and help drive on-time delivery and quality improvements across multiple

Qualifications

• Must have associate degree or technical training in drafting or related field.
• Experience leading drafting projects from turnover through completion.
• Ability to perform advanced reviews of drawings and releases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary drafting lead for assigned projects from turnover through completion.
• Coordinate internal and external drafting resources and ensure schedule adherence.
• Lead shop/fabrication drawing development and material takeoffs; manage BOMs and releases.
• Develop schedules, priorities, and resource plans; communicate risks.
• Mentor drafting personnel and ensure adherence to Kovach standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Quality reviews

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Kovach Enclosure Systems is seeking an advanced drafting professional to join our team as a Drafter III.

The Drafter III serves as the primary drafting lead and point of contact for assigned projects from turnover through completion. This position coordinates internal and external drafting resources, performs advanced technical and quality reviews, resolves complex drafting and coordination issues, and ensures project deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established schedule and labor expectations.

As an employee-owned company, Kovach gives employees the opportunity to contribute to the company’s success while sharing in the value they help create.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary drafting lead and point of contact for assigned projects from turnover through completion.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of project scope, wall systems, technical requirements, schedules, file structures, and deliverables.
• Lead the preparation and completion of shop drawings, fabrication drawings, takeoffs, bills of material, material orders, releases, and related documentation.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate project schedules, priorities, resource needs, and risks.
• Coordinate closely with Project Management, Design, Engineering, Field Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure internal drafters and outside drafting partners have current project information, standards, files, and resources.
• Provide technical instruction, mentoring, and task-specific support to drafting personnel.
• Lead outside drafting partners by communicating project scope, schedules, standards, deliverables, and quality expectations.
• Perform advanced reviews of drawings, takeoffs, bills of material, and releases for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with Kovach standards.
• Confirm that design revisions, redlines, field information, and quality corrections are accurately incorporated and resolved.
• Identify technical errors, scope gaps, constructability concerns, fabrication risks, and installation conflicts.
• Resolve complex drafting and coordination issues within established authority.
• Escalate significant engineering, scope, budget, or contractual concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain organized project records and provide timely updates and responses to project and field personnel.
• Identify and support improvements to drafting standards, templates, review methods, and workflows.

What You’ll Bring

• Advanced technical drafting knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex drafting projects from turnover through completion.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive knowledge of project scope, systems, schedules, files, and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating internal drafting resources and outside drafting partners.
• Ability to perform advanced technical and quality reviews of drawings and release documentation.
• Strong understanding of constructability, fabrication, installation, and quality-control considerations.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex drafting and coordination issues independently within established authority.
• Experience providing technical instruction, mentoring, and constructive feedback.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with Project Managers, field personnel, manufacturing teams, and drafting personnel.
• Strong project ownership, accountability, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced AutoCAD or comparable drafting software
• Shop and fabrication drawing development
• Material takeoffs, bills of material, material orders, and releases
• Architectural and engineering drawing interpretation
• Advanced drawing review, constructability, and quality-assurance processes
• Project scheduling, labor expectations, and resource coordination
• Architectural enclosure systems, fabrication processes, and field installation
• Microsoft Office and project collaboration software
• Revit knowledge is preferred

Education and Experience

An associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in Drafting Technology, Architectural Drafting, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and extensive directly applicable drafting or construction experience will also be considered.

Why Join Kovach?

At Kovach, employees are more than members of the team. They are employee-owners who contribute directly to the company’s continued growth and success.

Our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP
• 401(k) plan with a 125% company match on the first 6% you contribute, subject to plan eligibility requirements
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Additional voluntary and optional benefit programs
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A collaborative environment focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment using drafting, review, and project-management technology.

The role involves complex projects, competing deadlines, urgent field questions, incomplete information, resource constraints, and significant quality requirements. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or active construction sites may be required.

Kovach Enclosure Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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