AutoCAD Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced construction AutoCAD Drafter with an eye for detail and a desire for excellence? We want to hear from you! At Low Country Case & Millwork, our AutoCAD Drafter-Project Managers ensure projects are completed within the time, budget, and quality level contracted while exemplifying our Core Values to prioritize, organize, monitor and manage assigned projects. **The right fit will have experience in both Cabinet Vision and AutoCAD software.**

About Us:
Low Country Case and Millwork, Inc. is a premier provider of commercial woodworking solutions based in North Charleston, SC. We provide turnkey manufacturing and installation of plastic laminate cabinets, painted cabinets, solid surface countertops, and custom architectural millwork. With a rich heritage spanning over 34 years, our company has earned a reputation for excellence in craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Quality product, quality service, and quality culture allow our team to be the leading woodworking firm in our region. We provide a supportive culture focused on development, positive communication, and problem solving while providing a high level of customer satisfaction.

Job Management

• Obtain and analyze the detailed contract, scope of work, labor requirements, material requirements, and subcontractor arrangements, from the Estimator, prior to the commencement of construction.
• Strategize completion of projects for optimal efficiency within the constraints imposed by the customer.
• Provide Purchasing, Engineering, Production, and Installation departments with the information required to fulfill their responsibilities of the project and cooperate in necessary problem solving. Include in-person “Kick-Off” Meetings with individual departments as necessary.
• Request and obtain up to date Installation Dates from General Contractor teams & confirm accuracy with LCCM Install Supervisors.
• Maintain Production and Installation schedules for all projects.
• Attend the Weekly Planning Meeting to determine and understand the status and projected schedule of all LCCM projects. Update all departments on the status of your assigned projects.
• Communicate with contractors on project status, approvals, and timeframes.
• Coordinate sample delivery and approval, if requested by Architect or General Contractor.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on projected onsite dates and required specifications.
• Ensure Change Orders are completed for any out-of-scope work, with the required authorization of the customer. Provide necessary Change Orders information to Estimating Department.
• Provide job status updates & percent completion to the Estimator to facilitate monthly billings.
• Visit job sites on a regular basis to stay in touch with installation methods and the status of their projects, if needed.
• Follows through with schedules, material tracking, manufacturing and installation.
• Effectively communicates and documents projects to include submittals, approvals and change orders

Drafting

• Provide detailed and accurate AutoCAD and Cabinet Vision drawings for a full submittal package per LCCM’s standards and Contract Specifications.
• Produce thorough and complete Production Packets that ensure that assembly can be done accurately and efficiently to match the scope of the project. Communicate directly with Production on complicated projects or whenever necessary.
• Produce thorough and complete Installation Packets that ensure installation can be done accurately and efficiently. Include highlighted Floor Plan for job site navigation.
• Maintain current drawing files on all projects, with a current drawing list.

Administration

• Share knowledge and expertise readily to support other departments.
• Organize data, reports, and paperwork in a method that is easily accessible to other team members if necessary. Project specific information, Daily Install Reports, and emails saved to DropBox.
• Provides role specific reports (Submittals, Production Packets, Change Orders Communication, etc.) in a timely manner and takes ownership of the reports’ completion and accuracy.
• Effectively communicates and documents projects to include Submittals, Approvals, and Change Orders.

Material Management

• Accurately and thoroughly calculate material take-offs with proper quantities and material specifications to be turned into Purchasing. If take-offs are done by another Project Manager, make sure they have all the necessary information. 
• Complete and turn in detailed and accurate Material and Hardware Order Logs to Purchaser for materials to be order. If completed by another Project Manager, confirm, and approve accuracy of material order before turning into Purchasing.
• Research and assist with ordering hardware and specialty items for projects.
• Stay updated on the status, lead times, and delivery dates of materials ordered on projects.
• Upon receipt of materials, confirm with Purchasing that all materials have been received in correct quantities to proper specifications.
• Ensure all contractor delivered materials (sinks, faucets, etc.) are received and stored properly until needed by Production teams.
• Communicate and schedule any subcontractor scope of work including stone and stainless/ custom metal specialty items.

Quality Control

• Ensure projects are completed to the quality standards of Low County Case and Millwork with time and budget in mind. This includes both Production and Installation.
• Communicate and coordinate punch lists with Field Supervisors.
• Shop walk throughs as production starts for quality control and verification that details are correct (especially with custom projects).

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 years’ construction/manufacturing experience is required
• Must have knowledge of carpentry, cabinetry, and/or millwork.
• Proficiency in office-related software and equipment.
• Proficient in AutoCad, Cabinet Vision and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal written, are required.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable and experience with architectural plans.

Job Type:
Full-Time - On-Site

Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 6pm

Salary:
From $75,000.00 per year

Supplemental Pay Types:

• Year End Performance Bonus

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Workshops/Coaching

Schedule:

• 10-Hour Shift
• No Weekends