For over 30 years, one Company has represented quality & leadership – Highland Homes – where building careers goes hand in hand with excellence in new home construction. Highland’s employees thrive in an atmosphere of appreciation & confidence, contributing their unique ideas to the Company’s overall success. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Produces construction drawings using manual and computer aided tools.

• Completes all production assignments according to established schedules and needs of design development/starts. Meets target due dates for projects or notifies Product or Project Manager as soon as possible with delays in completion. Maintains a personal production schedule.

• Responsible for the production and accuracy of construction documents (standard plans, specials, and plot plans), processes paperwork, artwork and correspondence. Manages and maintains plan files.

• Prepares plans and specifications for lenders or review boards as needed.

• Prepares forms and coordinates procedures necessary to obtain copyright protection for assigned projects.

• Adheres to construction document standards as outlined in the Architectural Services Standards Manual.

• Maintains a good working knowledge of the materials and methods of residential construction.

• Tracks all assigned plans through department processes. Accurately documents all changes on plan revisions. Ensures that appropriate signatures are present on required documents and plans. Ensures that all paperwork is complete and in order before submitting it to co-workers, vendors or suppliers.

• Coordinates the work of outside engineers on projects. Holds engineers accountable for inaccurate and incorrectly submitted documents.

• Visits field construction sites as needed to resolve product issues. Authority to make plan/design changes shall vary with the complexity of issues and experience level. All situations shall be referred to Product or Project Manager before initiating any changes.

• Manages/maintains the product standards and specification levels for a specific series of plans as assigned.

• Other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in design/construction related field from accredited institution with 2 years of direct work experience including use of AutoCAD; or a two year technical degree with four years of direct work experience including two years of AutoCAD use; or a High School diploma with seven years of direct work experience including two years of AutoCAD use.
• Prior experience in residential construction, building codes, and drafting standards with a focus on producing/coordinating documents for wood frame construction preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Proficient in drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable software).
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate information necessary in order to perform duties.
• Ability to work on several projects and tasks on a daily basis.

Highland Homes offers a competitive benefit package, including excellent medical / dental / prescription benefits, 401(k), new home purchase discounts, & more – all in a business casual atmosphere! Join the company that recognizes & rewards the people who create their success. Highland Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.