Revit Drafter

Revit Drafter

New England Lab, a full-service specialty sub-contractor, providing laboratory furniture systems to some of the leading universities, biotech, government, industrial, and medical research facilities in the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Across every project, we are committed to delivering a high level of customer service and position ourselves as the preferred laboratory furniture vendor.

New England Lab is seeking a Revit Drafter for our Woburn, MA office. Our team plays a key role in each project and overall company success. In this position there is a focus on detail, consistency, and precision in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong A/E/C commercial background and hands-on Revit experience within a specialty subcontracting or contracting environment.

This is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Drafting Manager. Our core business hours are 8am – 5pm M-F, with opportunity and expectation of overtime.

New England Lab is seeking a Revit Drafter with commercial A/E/C experience. You will be responsible for developing floor plans, elevations, sections, and details of laboratory casework and furniture systems using Revit. Drafters work closely with other departments, particularly Project Managers (PM's) – to ensure accurate drawings, as well as Estimating – to determine customer requirements and scope of work. Experience with BIM coordination in a lab furniture or specialty subcontracting environment is highly valued.

You are responsible for the following:

• Prepare thorough floor plans, elevations, sections and details of casework, countertops and lab furniture system layouts using Revit for client approval and fabrication
• Develop and maintain Revit families, templates, and content libraries specific to laboratory casework and furniture systems
• Work with an existing team to coordinate drawings and provide quality design work to client's specifications
• Assist PM's with changes and additions to drawings as needed
• Work with various vendors in determining the correct product to be used on a project
• Develop and help train new employees; mentor junior drafters on Revit workflows and A/E/C standards as applicable
• Document, organize and maintain project information
• Follow drafting schedule and adapt to changes promptly
• Ensure project scope is being met in line with the estimated price
• Proactively communicate product or schedule concerns with other departments

• Technical Diploma or Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred
• 3+ years of professional experience using Revit to produce detailed models, shop drawings, architectural drawings, or specialty fabrication drawings in a commercial A/E/C environment
• Strong scheduling skills for managing project schedules
• Experience working for or with an A/E/C specialty subcontractor; laboratory furniture, casework, or millwork experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Revit families, content creation, and model coordination; familiarity with BIM standards and workflows
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Keen eye for detail and ability to visualize and understand 3-D dimensions
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, Revit MEP or structural modules, and Sketch Up or other 3D visualization tools is considered a plus
• Leadership, mentoring, or training experience a plus
• Ability to communicate professionally via phone and email with internal and external clients
• Ability to multitask amidst local distractions
• Ability to work in a team environment and receive constructive feedback
• Experience with cabinetry/millwork, lab furniture, or commercial construction a plus

This is a stationary position involving constant operation of computers and other office machinery. Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers are required. Daily moving around or between offices and buildings to coordinate or plan with other departments or divisions may be necessary. Occasional travel for company/department coordination or training may occur.

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