Remote Lead Architectural Drafter — BIM/CAD Expert

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Architectural Drafter to join a fully remote team. You will lead a drafting group, oversee the production of architectural drawings, and ensure quality and consistency across BIM and CAD outputs.

The role emphasizes remote leadership, collaboration with architects and project managers, and delivery of high‑quality documentation for high‑profile projects. A strong track record and expert Revit/AutoCAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience as an Architectural Drafter or Architectural Technologist.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a drafting team.
• Expert proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles and construction documentation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, crucial for remote work.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with remote team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of architectural drafters in a remote setting.
• Oversee the production of detailed architectural drawings using BIM and CAD software.
• Develop and enforce drafting standards, templates, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Review and approve all architectural drawings before issuance to clients or project teams.
• Collaborate with architects and project managers to translate design intent into documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve drafting-related issues, ensuring timely delivery of documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Drafting

Remote collaboration

Communication

Time management

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Architectural Drafter to join a fully remote team. You will lead a drafting group, oversee the production of architectural drawings, and ensure quality and consistency across BIM and CAD outputs.

The role emphasizes remote leadership, collaboration with architects and project managers, and delivery of high‑quality documentation for high‑profile projects. A strong track record and expert Revit/AutoCAD skills are essential.