Glazing Drafter

Combined Selection Group Ltd; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Exposure to complex commercial glazing

Long-term career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Glazing Drafter to join our team on high-profile commercial glazing projects. The role focuses on producing precise shop and fabrication drawings for storefronts, curtain walls, and architectural glass systems.

You will collaborate with project managers, estimators, engineers, fabricators, and field teams to ensure drawings meet specifications, comply with codes, and support efficient fabrication and installation.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting within the commercial glazing, curtain wall, storefront, or architectural glass industry.
• Strong understanding of glazing systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings for commercial glazing projects.
• Prepare fabrication and installation drawings for storefront, curtain wall, entrances, and architectural glass systems.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Interpret dimensions, elevations, sections, details, and architectural plans.
• Coordinate drawings with project managers, engineers, fabricators, and installation teams.
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, applicable codes, and manufacturer requirements.
• Make revisions based on project changes, RFIs, and engineering feedback.
• Assist with material takeoffs and bill of materials where required.
• Identify potential design, fabrication, or installation issues before production.
• Maintain accurate drawing files and project documentation.
• Work to project deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

AutoCAD drafting

Glazing systems knowledge

Architectural drawings reading

Quality/detail oriented

Coordination with teams

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Tools

AutoCAD

Glazier Studio

LogiKal

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are working with a well-established commercial glazing and architectural glass contractor that is looking to add an experienced Glazing Drafter to its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented drafter with experience in commercial glazing, curtain wall, storefront, entrances, and architectural glass systems to join a growing organization working on high-profile projects.

The Role

The Glazing Drafter will be responsible for producing accurate shop drawings and fabrication drawings for commercial glazing projects. You will work closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, fabricators, and field teams to ensure drawings meet project specifications and can be efficiently fabricated and installed.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings for commercial glazing projects.
• Prepare fabrication and installation drawings for storefront, curtain wall, entrances, and architectural glass systems.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Interpret dimensions, elevations, sections, details, and architectural plans.
• Coordinate drawings with project managers, engineers, fabricators, and installation teams.
• Ensure drawings comply with project specifications, applicable codes, and manufacturer requirements.
• Make revisions based on project changes, RFIs, and engineering feedback.
• Assist with material takeoffs and bill of materials where required.
• Identify potential design, fabrication, or installation issues before production.
• Maintain accurate drawing files and project documentation.
• Work to project deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Previous experience drafting within the commercial glazing, curtain wall, storefront, or architectural glass industry.
• Strong understanding of glazing systems, materials, and installation methods.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with Glazier Studio, LogiKal, or similar glazing software is highly desirable.
• Previous experience producing shop drawings for commercial construction projects is strongly preferred.

What's Offered

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with an established commercial glazing organization.
• Exposure to a wide range of complex commercial glazing projects.
• Long-term career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment.