Senior Project Drafter

Metromont LLC; Hiram (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metromont LLC seeks a Senior Project Drafter to design and prepare detailed CAD erection drawings, shop tickets and material requisitions for complex projects in a fast-paced drafting environment.

The role requires strong blueprint reading, CAD proficiency (Revit preferred), and coordination with engineers, architects, and project managers to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery. This position leads 8-10 drafters and reports to the Drafting Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in design, architecture, or related field with CAD coursework.
• Minimum two years drafting experience.
• Knowledge of Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project drafters and provide direction on CAD erection drawings.
• Design and prepare CAD erection drawings, shop tickets, and material requisitions.
• Interface with engineers, architects, and PMs to obtain details.
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections and material requirements from drawings.
• Revise CAD documents to align with scope changes.
• Coordinate drafting work with engineers and architects.
• Provide technical guidance to drafters on shop tickets vs erection drawings.
• Report to Drafting Manager and supervise 8-10 drafters.

Skills

Read blueprints

CAD working plans

Basic strength computations

Follow guidelines

Follow technical specs

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree in Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Project Drafter

JOB DATA

Department Code: 817X

Account Code: 702500

Department Name: Drafting

Account Name: Clerical Tech/Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Project Drafter designs and prepares complete and accurate erection drawings, shop tickets, material requisitions and revisions for complex projects, integrating skilled architectural/engineering drafting methods, and procedures with the operation and application of computer-aided design (CAD) equipment and software.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and direction to project drafters
• Design and prepare electronic (CAD) erection drawings, shop tickets, and material requisitions from contract drawings and engineering calculations
• Interface with departmental personnel to obtain details of equipment and materials requirements
• Prepare plans, elevations, sections, and material requirements from sketches, specifications, contract drawings and responses to requests for information provided by architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and Metromont’s internal project management team
• Consult with engineers and project managers as needed to resolve questions
• Revise computer-aided designs and documents to comply with comments and changes to project scope
• Provide technical guidance to the Project Drafter regarding coordination of details between shop tickets and erection drawings
• Coordinates drafting work with engineers and architects
• Serves as a lead in providing direction to drafters

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• Assists in supervising 8-10 Project Drafters
• Reviews work of Project Drafters
• Report to Drafting Manager

CHARACTERISTICS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Able to read blueprints and drawings
• Able to create detailed electronic (CAD) working plans from data
• Able to make basic computations for strength and other features as required
• Follow pre-established guidelines
• Follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY

• Associate Degree in Design, Architecture, or related field with coursework in computer-aided design (CAD)
• Knowledge of Revit preferred
• Minimum two (2) years drafting experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE

• Typically works in an office environment
• Typically works inside in an open (cubicle) office environment
• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm; schedule flexibility may be required to meet deadlines

INTERNAL PROGRESSION

Previous roles may include: Project Drafter

Lateral roles may include: Drafting Coordinator

Future roles may include: Drafting Manager

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• General HR Orientation
• Revit Training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an office position which requires sitting, standing, and walking.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties as assigned may be required. All associates are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with Metromont’s core values and to actively participate in all company safety, training, and observation programs.