Residential CAD Drafter – Drafting & Plan Coordination

DRB Homes; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking an Architecture Associate to draft, review, and produce construction drawings for new and revised house types. You will respond to architectural issues, ensuring department standards are followed and collaborate across Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in residential CAD drafting, strong AutoCAD/Revit skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to delivering accurate working drawings and coordinated systems

Qualifications

• 2-year associates degree required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 2–4 years’ experience in residential CAD drafting.
• Exceptional drafting software skills; AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Experience turning design sketches into working drawings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare construction drawings from design to permit sets.
• Execute architectural plan adjustments as needed.
• Draft plans using current department software.
• Deliver architectural deliverables to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales.
• Coordinate building systems including structural, mechanical, plumbing, and civil.
• Provide plan clarification and distribution to departments.
• Review projects completed by department consultants.
• Quality control of own and others' work in the department.
• Update status of tasks in Architecture Schedule.
• Complete other duties as assigned by manager.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote a safe environment.
• Support DRB core values and mission.

Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Residential Construction Knowledge

Drawing file creation/manipulation

Plan reading

MS Office

Organizational Skills

Positive Attitude

Self-Starter

Strong communication (written, graphic

Education

2-year associate degree

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

DRB Homes is seeking an Architecture Associate to draft, review, and produce construction drawings for new and revised house types. You will respond to architectural issues, ensuring department standards are followed and collaborate across Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in residential CAD drafting, strong AutoCAD/Revit skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to delivering accurate working drawings and coordinated systems