J.F. Shea Co., Inc. ยท 19 hours ago
Drafter
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJ.F. Shea Co., Inc. is a company focused on residential construction, and they are seeking a Drafter responsible for managing architectural plan set revisions and design updates. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy of construction documents.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and update construction plan sets, elevations, and options using Revit and AutoCAD as directed
Complete redlines and revisions from internal teams and ensure timely resubmittals to municipalities
Assist in design development and value-engineering meetings with internal stakeholders, structural engineers, and trade partners
Create and manage drafting templates, title blocks, and block libraries to support production efficiency
Manage and convert plan sets between Revit and AutoCAD as needed based on architect requirements
Modify floor plans, interior layouts, and structural details (walls, columns, beams) based on design direction or field coordination changes
Coordinate drawing updates and plan exchanges with external architects, structural engineers, and drafting consultants
Track revisions in a formal revision log and distribute updated drawings to internal teams and trade partners
Ensure plans meet all municipal and building department requirements
Prepare and submit plot plans and permit applications
Maintain a permit tracking log and resolve delays or hold-ups proactively
Record and archive all permitting correspondence and approvals
Manage payments and track permit-related expenses accurately
Manage documentation and implementation of redlines at model frame walks
Collaborate with sales, design, operations, purchasing and architecture teams on new floor plans and elevations
Participate in design charrettes and provide feedback on constructability and drafting standards
Assist in adapting existing plans for community-specific needs
Provide trades, design center, and sales and marketing teams with plan files, renderings, and graphics as needed
Maintain division plan matrix and work in conjunction with land development on the community lot fit matrix
Prepare and coordinate lot-specific plans for assigned communities
Work with options coordinator, operations, and purchasing teams to ensure plan accuracy for field and sales teams
Provide model complex layouts, including model homes, sales offices, and site plans ahead of schedule
Participate in start flow meetings and maintain accuracy in start documents
Assist with managing Zonda and online plan representation
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD (required)
Minimum 5 years of residential drafting and design coordination experience, or 3+ years with proven ability to modify structural and architectural layouts
Experience managing plan sets and working with municipalities and external consultants
Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Drafting, or Construction Management preferred
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam preferred
Company
J.F. Shea Co., Inc.
One of the oldest and largest privately held operations in the country, the J.F. Shea Co., Inc.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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John Francis Shea
Founder
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