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Would you like to be part of a family who loves to take on exciting challenges? Metromont LLC has been one of the leaders in the construction industry for nearly a century and is currently accepting resumes to be part of our dynamic team!
Metromont was founded in 1925 on the principles of faith, honor, and passion, and almost 100 years later, those values are still the foundation of who we are and everything we do. A third-generation company with nearly 1,500 associates across six manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia, Metromont is a leader and pioneer in the engineering and manufacturing of precast concrete. Most of all, we're a trusted partner, working side-by-side with our customers from the earliest stages of project design through turnover of the completed structure. In addition to the production of precast concrete, Metromont provides our customers with complementary design and engineering, hauling, erection, and field services to support their full construction needs. Across the eastern seaboard, the southeast, and even as far west as Arizona, our customers rely on us to provide innovative precast solutions and the best quality for their parking structures, data centers, multifamily housing, office buildings, warehouses, schools, and stadiums. And we do, because a trusted partner is who we are - and who we've been for nearly a century.
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

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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.
Metromont LLC (Company) is an equal opportunity employer. The Company is committed to the spirit and letter of all federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to equal opportunity. To this end, the Company does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including medical needs due to pregnancy, child birth or other medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status. This Policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all Company facilities.
The Company is also committed to making reasonable accommodations based on an individual's disability, religion, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions (including, but not limited to, lactation), or any other protected status where a reasonable accommodation is required under the law.
No form of unlawful discrimination, unlawful harassment, unlawful refusal to reasonably accommodate or unlawful retaliation will be tolerated.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)