REVIT Drafter

Position Summary:

A Drafter will work individually and as part of a team to develop and execute revisions from the VP-Engineering, Structural Engineer and the Drafting Leader.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Prepare full and accurate structural drawings.
• Provide Bill of Materials to the Project Coordinator.
• Coordinate and monitor the construction plan review process to ensure accurate drawings. Make modifications and changes as required.
• Maintain and update drawings and files as required throughout the life-cycle of the construction project.

Required Education:

• A two-year degree in Architectural or Engineering Computer Aided Drafting or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field. This position will also require a good working knowledge of the software listed below:
• Autodesk: AutoCAD 2017
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Computer, fax machine, telephone, calculator, printer, plotter, and copier

Work Expectations:

1. Communication:

• The ability to take initiative to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with drafting leaders, engineers, designers, project managers, etc.

2. Information Gathering:

• The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
• Identifies the specific information needed to clarify a situation or to make a decision.
• Gets more complete and accurate information by checking multiple sources.
• Probes skillfully to get at the facts, when others are reluctant to provide full, detailed information.
• Seeks out the appropriate people to discuss questions in person.

3. Initiative:

• Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Goes above and beyond without being asked.
• Does more than what is normally required in a situation.
• Takes independent action to change the direction of events.

4. Flexibility:

• Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.
• Is able to see the merits of perspectives other than his/her own.
• Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
• Switches to a different strategy when an initially selected one is unsuccessful.
• Demonstrates willingness to modify a strongly held position in the face of contrary evidence.

5. Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrates the required knowledge to effectively perform drawing tasks.
• Continues to educate oneself on drawing techniques and procedures.

6. Ability to meet deadlines:

• Completes work with urgency and dedication to meet established timelines.
• Demonstrates a commitment to completing drawings by set timelines.
• Balances quality with speed.