Drafting Supervisor

Purpose/Scope

Supervise drafters, to move projects through the drawing process so as to meet deadlines and erection schedules. Coordinate project needs and deadlines with Sales Engineer and Project Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise Drafter and Production Checkers.
• Manage projects through the engineering stages to meet deadlines.
• Be the primary contact to external and internal customers.
• Determine priorities and give daily duties to drafting team.
• Coordinate with outside resources to accomplish drawings tasks.
• Make calls to Architects, Engineers, and Contractors to resolve questions/issues.
• Maintain schedules.
• Coordinate kickoff with Project Management, and Sales.
• Mentor, train, and follow up with Drafters in all stages of shop drawings.
• Manage project engineering costs/hours and all paperwork for changes in costs.
• Perform checks and peer reviews as required
• Layout complex project, and perform other drafting duties as required

Basic Qualifications

Two (2) year vo-tech or equivalent in CAD/Drafting minimum.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to delegate work in order to meet deadlines
• Skill in dealing with people, and effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in managing people
• Training in managing multiple projects to meet deadlines and meet objectives
• Experience and knowledge of Fabcon standards for drawings, sales, project management, design, fabrication, and erection.
• Previous experience as Engineer or Senior Drafter
• Knowledge of how Fabcon works and operates in all stages of a project, including sales, project management, design, production, and erection
• Knowledge and understanding of all Fabcon standards

Physical Requirements

Office: Move 25lbs (not for all jobs, reasonable accommodations will be made), work with a computer for extended periods of time

Work Environment

Office: Quiet with some ambient noise, climate controlled, fluorescent lighting