Lead Architectural Drafter

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Fully remote working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Architectural Drafter for a fully remote, nationwide role. You will oversee the drafting team, ensure buildable, compliant drawings, and lead the drafting standards and processes for multiple projects across South Africa, including Vereeniging.

The role requires strong leadership, expert Revit and AutoCAD skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while coordinating with architects and project managers in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading architectural drafting teams.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, construction methods, and building codes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and deadlines in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of architectural drafters, assigning tasks and ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain drafting standards and procedures for accuracy and consistency.
• Produce detailed architectural drawings using Revit and AutoCAD for various project stages.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve design conflicts and ensure technical integrity.
• Review drawings for quality control and compliance; mentor junior drafters.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Remote work management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an innovative architectural firm, is looking for a Lead Architectural Drafter to join their remote-first team, serving clients nationwide including those in Vereeniging . In this senior role, you will be responsible for overseeing the drafting process, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of all technical drawings and documentation. You will lead a team of drafters, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with architects and project managers to translate design concepts into buildable plans. This position is ideal for an experienced drafter who excels in a remote setting and possesses strong leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of architectural drafters, assigning tasks and ensuring timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain drafting standards and procedures for accuracy and consistency.
• Produce highly detailed architectural drawings using Revit and AutoCAD for various project stages.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve design conflicts and ensure technical integrity.
• Review drawings prepared by the team for quality control and compliance.
• Mentor and train junior drafters, fostering skill development and team growth.

Requirements

• Significant experience as an Architectural Drafter, with a proven track record of leading teams.
• Expert proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is essential.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, construction methods, and building codes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively manage workloads and deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Experience with BIM coordination and documentation is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the drafting function for a growing firm.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Contribute to significant projects across South Africa, supporting teams regardless of their local base, such as in Vereeniging .