Drafting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

*This is a West Allis, WI onsite job based opportunity.*

Summary

Under the direction of the Design Manager the Drafting Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Drafting team and Technical Services clerks, and ensures that the project’s completion meets customer quality standards, specifications and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments to Drafters and Clerks in alignment with customer and organization schedules
• Review the completed work of the Drafters assigned to the project for adherence to customer specifications and technical proficiency. Approve the work before submittal to the deliverables
• Own of the Truck Book schedule and ensure that Operations and Project Managers are getting the required installation packages on time as requested
• Act as a technical resource and mentor to Leads, Drafters, Structural Designers and clerks, to address and resolve inquiries and problems.  Address and resolve the day-to-day needs and concerns of team members
• Coordinate, plan and lead Drafters and Tech Services Clerks team meetings 
• General supervisory duties include
  1. Complete annual performance evaluations for Drafters and Clerks
  2. Coaching/training team members, staff development, goal setting
  3. Metrics definition and tracking
  4. Status reporting 
  5. Timely reporting of project risks (i.e.: schedules, rework, etc.)
  6. Achieving team and organizational goals
  7. Interviewing/hiring new employees
  8. Delegate tasks on Team Leads as appropriate/necessary
• Participate in Kick-off Meetings
• Participate on cross functional teams to ensure the continuous, on-going improvement of processes, methods, productivity and quality, while reducing costs
• Maintain technical competency and remain current on new technology and trends in the industry.
• Ensure the completion of all required status reports, metrics, project libraries, paperwork, records, documentation, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Associates degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, Structural Drawing or related field required
• At least 3 years of progressively responsible related experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.

Technical skills

• Proficiency working with AutoCAD 2016 or higher
• Familiarity with 3D CAD systems, Tekla preferred
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required
• Understanding of engineering processes, familiarity with engineering information and data sources

• Clear understanding of bills of material, drawings, design data, and design standards is necessary

• Ability to read and interpret complex specifications is required
• Fluent in product design principles and the production of structural and mechanical components and systems

General skills

• Problem-solving-ability to analyze results, identify opportunities and create solutions
• Strong communicator of business progress-both written and verbal form.
• Effectively establishes priorities and responds to multi[MS1] ple responsibilities and corporate timelines
• Strong talent developer, including goals, regular progress reviews, career planning, coaching, training and plans for development
• Planning and time management skills: Ability to work under tight deadlines

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret technical documents, write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an office-based position.

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