Drafter

Overview

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US! The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's home buyers.

Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work‑life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

• Collaborative Team Culture:
  Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement:
  Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work‑life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

This position supports the development and maintenance of architectural drawings and construction documents that support product execution and community development. The role prepares detailed plans, elevations, and technical drawings under moderate supervision, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established standards. It collaborates with internal teams to incorporate feedback, address drafting-related questions, and maintain documentation quality across projects.

• Produce accurate architectural drawings, plans, and elevations using established drafting standards and tools.
• Update and revise construction documents based on operational requirements, redlines, field feedback, and design changes.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with product standards and code requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain information, clarify design intent, and address drafting questions.
• Analyze drafting issues and develop solutions using prior experience and structured evaluation.
• Support consistency and standardization of drafting practices across plan sets and communities.
• Maintain drawing files, redlines, and documentation systems to ensure version control and consistency.
• Monitor design and production workflows, identifying and following up on requests and potential delays.
• Collaborate with consultants and external partners as needed to ensure coordinated information.
• Provide guidance or assistance to entry-level professionals or support employees.

• Associate’s degree in drafting, architecture, design, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant drafting or architectural documentation experience.
• Experience preparing architectural drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience working within a team‑based design or production environment.

• Additional experience drafting for residential, homebuilding, or construction projects.
• Knowledge of architectural documentation standards and drafting workflows.
• Experience using CAD or architectural drafting software platforms.

• Broad knowledge of drafting standards, architectural principles, and construction documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Effective communication skills to explain facts, policies, and practices within the team.
• Ability to solve difficult drafting issues using prior experience and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency with drafting software and digital documentation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet required deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining drawing files and documentation systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve drafting or design questions.
• Skill in supporting drafting consistency across projects.

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