Drafter

It’s time to rethink what you’ve heard about careers in construction! At Crown Point Builders, our modern, professional team is changing the industry! Join our growing team of passionate and creative individuals who take pride in helping others and do what it takes to get stuff done. Share your talents and find a position that fits your unique skillset. Enjoy a rewarding environment that encourages growth and success along with great benefits. Can you bring something great to our organization?

Job Description: 

The Drafter is directly responsible for creating accurate construction plans and will collaborate with Designers and the Production Team and use CAD software to create detailed drawings and construction specifications. Your skills will be essential in translating design concepts into accurate technical plans. A passion for details and an eye for efficiency makes the Draftsperson an invaluable member of the Design Team. Crown Point Builders’ Team Members enjoy the freedom to flex their creative muscles while improving the lives of our clients and neighbors. A great candidate thrives on variety and will enjoy turning dreams into reality.

Required Skills: 

  • Positive attitude

  • Excellent listening and communication

  • Planning and time management 

  • Organization

  • Creativity

  • Spatial awareness

  • Empathy and teamwork

  • Detail awareness

  • Technical expertise

  • Advanced math

  • Plan reading

  • Database navigation 

Required Experience: 

  • Successful teamwork and collaboration

  • Basic construction knowledge 

  • General business communication

  • Use of CAD software

  • Microsoft Office

  • REVIT, Chief Architect, AutoCad, SolidBuilder, or similar

  • Troubleshooting and problem solving

  • Blueprint reading

  • Building codes

  • Basic materials knowledge

Responsibilities: 

  • Act as an example of Company Mission and Ethics

  • Communicate effectively with Sales, Production, and Project Management Teams

  • Ensure Standard Construction Procedures are documented and maintained

  • Collaborate with Design, Sales, and Production teams to improve processes and deliver a positive client experience 

  • Verify efficiency and quality of all construction plans

  • Maintain current plans for all active projects

Duties:  

  • Create detailed construction plan sets

  • Create and maintain a portfolio on standard construction details including sections, cutaways, and specifications

  • Create construction standard diagrams and instructions

  • Create detailed renderings for presentations and marketing

  • Create custom home plans

  • Create framing panel detail plans and documents

  • Develop a strong knowledge of local building codes

  • Research and maintain reference documents of building materials

  • Prepare bid requests and material specifications

  • Assist Sales and design teams with client documents

  • Attend client meetings, site visits, and pre-start meetings as needed

  • Collaborate with Designers and Production team to continuously improve construction efficiencies

Benefits: Flexible schedules, PTO, Paid vacation and holidays, Employer match IRA, Bonus programs, Paid training, Employee recruitment bonus, and perfect attendance incentive. 

Required education: High school or equivalent. Degree in drafting or design given preference.

Required license or certification: driver’s license 

Job type: Full-time or Part-time

Salary: $20.00-25.00/hour