Residential Design Drafter — AutoCAD & Client Liaison

US LBM Holdings, LLC; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Building Supply designs residential construction drawings and prepares layouts for pricing and manufacturing. The Residential Designer uses computer tools to create detailed representations of roof and floor systems and coordinates with engineers, homeowners, architects and contractors.

The role involves reading blueprints, creating accurate takeoffs, ensuring code compliance, and supporting the shipping team. A mix of education and hands-on drafting experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Associate's Degree in civil, architectural or design related field may be required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Designs residential construction drawings, including roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
• Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, homeowners, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
• Presents, sells and follows-up on new jobs.
• Prepares residential layouts.
• Performs job site inspections.
• Determines special notes to append contracts.
• Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
• Assists in the shipping department.
• Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• Read and understand blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Use computer or other technical equipment to provide a technically accurate layout (takeoff) of customer order.
• Adhere to local building codes and material constraints when developing material list and design layout.
• Produce final copies for contractor use for bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios and others as assigned.
• Assist customers as required, providing accurate, timely and thorough customer service.
• Measure and scale projects on-site.
• Attend training as required to maintain current knowledge of drafting and relevant aspects.

Skills

Technical writing

Sales skills

AutoCAD

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or GED

Associate's Degree in civil/architectural/design

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience substituted for education

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wisconsin Building Supply designs residential construction drawings and prepares layouts for pricing and manufacturing. The Residential Designer uses computer tools to create detailed representations of roof and floor systems and coordinates with engineers, homeowners, architects and contractors.

The role involves reading blueprints, creating accurate takeoffs, ensuring code compliance, and supporting the shipping team. A mix of education and hands-on drafting experience is valued.