Senior Drafter

Pointe Homes; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home construction company in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Senior Drafter to support the production team by drafting detailed residential plans. The successful candidate will produce plans for permitting and construction, interpret building codes, and review construction documents for accuracy. An Associate's Degree and proficiency in AutoCAD is required, alongside good communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Bilingual candidates are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's Degree required.
• Experience in construction is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed residential construction plans with minimal supervision.
• Elaborate functional sketches from abstract ideas.
• Read and interpret construction and civil plans.

Skills

Architectural drafting skills

Ability to read and interpret IRC/IBC Codes

Good communication skills

Bilingual, Spanish and English

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

The position of Senior Drafter was established for the purpose of supporting the production department with the planning and construction of homes through the drafting of designs. They are responsible for drafting of housing plans, revisions according to code and supervisor changes, drafting site plans, and other administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

Senior Drafter

• Produces full detailed residential construction plans for permitting and construction with little to no supervision
• Able to elaborate functional sketches/plans from abstract ideas and or sketches.
• Has good Architectural drafting skills and uses best practice standards
• Able to read and interpret current IRC/IBC Codes
• Substantial knowledge of the construction trades -- their field work, and construction methods. (Concrete, Frame, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural)
• Understands development and zoning code/regulations.
• Able to read and interpret civil plans
• Able to read and interpret grading and drainage plans, retaining rock wall sections and designs
• Familiar with Texas and New Mexico areas permitting processes and document requirements for permit acquisition
• Able to read and check prefabricated truss design plans and details
• Reviews construction drawings for completion and accuracy and coordinates with management

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree
• AutoCAD, Adobe acrobat
• Experience in construction a plus
• Microsoft office products
• Good Communication skills
• Bilingual, Spanish and English