A well-established, family-owned commercial construction company is hiring an experienced Architectural Drafter to support architectural sheet metal, siding, metal cladding, and roofing projects in Riverside, CA. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented CAD professional who enjoys producing accurate shop drawings, interpreting architectural plans, and collaborating with project teams to help deliver high-quality construction work. Required Qualifications and Skills
This role offers a stable, team-focused environment where quality craftsmanship, clear communication, and professional development are valued. The company provides supportive leadership, hands-on training, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with an established organization known for its collaborative culture and commitment to project excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Create detailed 2D CAD drawings for complex commercial construction projects using AutoCAD and related tools.
- Develop, revise, and maintain shop drawings and submittals from concept through completion in accordance with architectural, industry, and company standards.
- Read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, client drawing sets, internal markups, RFIs, and job documents.
- Correct redlines and work with paper space viewports, scale factors, xrefs, drawing tabs, wblocks, PDF files, layouts, dimensions, and templates.
- Maintain standardized AutoCAD processes, including borders, line weights, drawing archives, and CAD library organization.
- Support Project Managers, Supervisors, and the Estimating Department with takeoffs, scope sheets, and project documentation as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $25.00 to $33.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Location: Riverside, CA 92503.
- Work arrangement: 100% onsite.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time after 90 days.
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor company match after one year of employment.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment with an established family-owned business.
- Prepare architectural shop drawings and construction-related submittals for commercial projects.
- Interpret blueprints, specifications, RFIs, markups, and project documents to produce accurate drafting deliverables.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Supervisors, and internal teams to keep drafting work accurate and on schedule.
- Assist with takeoffs and scope documentation for estimating support.
- Minimum 3 years of CAD drafting experience, including architectural drafting experience.
- Associate degree in Architectural Drafting or equivalent professional experience.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply blueprints, architectural plans, and job specifications.
- Strong understanding of mathematics, engineering principles, construction documents, and industry standards.
- Experience working with redlines, xrefs, paper space viewports, scale factors, drawing tabs, wblocks, PDF files, templates, layouts, line weights, and dimensions.
- Excellent organizational skills, prioritization ability, and attention to detail.
- Effective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills when working with Supervisors, Project Managers, and team members.
- Analytical problem-solving ability and strong computer and technology skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting for architectural sheet metal, siding, metal cladding, roofing, or commercial construction projects.
- Familiarity with shop drawing standards, submittal processes, and estimating takeoff support.
- Experience maintaining CAD libraries, drawing archives, templates, and standardized drafting procedures.
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