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A Sarasota-based residential construction and development company is seeking a detail-oriented Residential Draftsman / CAD Designer to support custom home, new construction, and renovation projects.
This position is ideal for someone who is technically strong, organized, and comfortable translating design concepts, field information, redlines, and construction details into accurate drawings and construction documents.
The Draftsman will work closely with project management, construction, engineering, and design professionals throughout the development and construction process.
Responsibilities include:
- Prepare and revise residential construction drawings
- Create floor plans, elevations, sections, reflected ceiling plans, and construction details
- Incorporate redlines, field changes, and project revisions
- Assist with permit and construction drawing packages
- Coordinate architectural drawings with structural and engineering documents
- Review drawings for dimensions, consistency, and constructability
- Maintain organized drawing files and revision histories
- Prepare as-built drawings when necessary
- Assist with site measurements and field verification
- Create detailed drawings for cabinetry, millwork, kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, and specialty conditions
- Support construction and design teams with drawings and layouts
- Ensure current drawing revisions are properly documented and distributed
- Assist with multiple residential projects at various stages of design and construction
Qualifications:
- Experience in residential drafting, architecture, construction, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD or comparable drafting software
- Experience with Revit, SketchUp, or similar programs is a plus
- Understanding of residential construction methods and detailing
- Ability to read architectural, structural, and engineering drawings
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage revisions and multiple projects
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Experience with custom residential construction, high-end homes, renovations, permitting, or Florida construction is preferred.
This is a full-time opportunity with a growing residential construction organization offering direct exposure to projects from design development through completion.
