Rhodes Enterprises · 5 hours ago
Associate Plans Drafter
McAllen,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expRhodes Enterprises is focused on enhancing lives by building communities and is recognized among the fastest growing private companies in the US. The Associate Plans Drafter will create preliminary and design plans, ensuring compliance and accuracy to support the development of communities. This role involves facilitating interdepartmental communication, updating schedules, and assisting with the permit process to streamline operations.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Facilitates clear interdepartmental communication
Responds to interdepartmental questions in a timely manner
Communicate and review any plan changes, revisions, issues, or other plan-related topics to Management
Interacts and communicates clearly with coworkers in a courteous, friendly manner
Works cooperatively with Sales and Production to address and resolve issues
Strong active listening skills
Updates Pre-Construction schedules and completes activities in a timely manner
Complete & file away all necessary documents with standard formatting
Timely completion of all lot specific plans (PPR, Design Selection, & Pre-Construction) are done per schedule
Notifies Management and appropriate teams of discrepancies in Pre-Construction schedules and documents
Prepares weekly Check-In reports with detail feedback and review of past, current, & next week’s plans with Plans & Starts Manager
Attend Plans & Starts team Daily Huddle & Tactical Meetings
Assist with permit process, applications & follow-up, when assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
Ensure all permitting documents are downloaded and filed into lot-specific folders, in a timely manner while using the standardized labeling format, such as plans from Engineers and MEP trade partners
Upload all required documents into the MarkSystems ITK portal
Prepare lot specific plans, per schedule, that accurately reflect all customer selections & internal standards for PPR, Design Selections, & Pre-Construction, with focus on SPECs and entry-level home
Maintain a strong knowledge of applicable building codes
Update fencing plats as needed to reflect current projects
Draft specific plan details as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
Complete lot fits as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
Participate in new base plan rollouts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, & adherence to Esperanza Homes plan criteria
Assist with any updated plan as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
Assist with drafting or updating options blocks, as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
Work on any assigned training to strengthen CAD skills as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
Maintain a professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor as a representative of Esperanza Homes
Demonstrate strong product knowledge, including floor plans, included features, & Esperanza Homes standards
Approach unexpected challenges with calm confidence and a problem-solving mindset with consistent manager communication
Take initiative, apply feedback, and continuously grow in design knowledge and operational expertise
Embodies Rhodes Core Values: Act with Integrity, No Exceptions, Honor our Team, Never Be Satisfied – continuously looks for ways to improve every aspect of our business, Best in Class Customer Experience -provide a best-in-class customer experience – every time, with every customer, Community Leadership – we take pride in actively engaging in the communities we serve, making them better for our future
Lives the Values of the Rhodes Team: Believes and is committed to our mission to enhance the lives of our customers and our team through building communities, Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them, Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly, Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change, Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization, Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
Equivalent combination of above education and experience
Two years' experience in architectural drafting & design and construction process
Preferred
Certification in CAD software
Benefits
Competitive Compensation including Bonus & Profit-Sharing Programs
Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage Along with Robust Supplemental Plan Options
Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account for Medically Enrolled Staff
401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
Disability Programs
Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
Vacation & Company Holidays
Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Reward and Recognition Programs
Company
Rhodes Enterprises
Rhodes Enterprises is a real estate agency specializing in single and multi-family home construction and property management services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nick Rhodes
President/CEO
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