Preconstruction CAD Designer

Job Title: Preconstruction CAD Designer
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Batavia, IL (In-Office)

Industry: Construction

Reports to: Preconstruction Director
Salary Range: $65,000–$80,000/year (based on experience)

Summary of action:

The Preconstruction CAD Designer is responsible for creating high-quality shop drawings and assembling professional submittal packages that support both sales and operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are clearly defined, easy to execute, and aligned with how work is actually performed in the field.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in AutoCAD, takes pride in clean and consistent output, and values simplicity over overcomplication. Success in this role means producing accurate, buildable drawings quickly, reducing revisions, and improving alignment across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

AutoCAD Drafting

• Create clear and accurate shop drawings, layouts, elevations, and basic details
• Translate plans and takeoffs into simple, buildable visuals
• Maintain consistency using templates, blocks, and standard drawing practices
• Ensure drawings are easy to understand and aligned with field installation

Submittal Packages

• Assemble complete submittal packages including shop drawings, product data, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all submittals align with project specifications and requirements
• Manage revisions and updates based on internal review and customer feedback

Preconstruction Support

• Partner with estimating to confirm scope, materials, and project intent
• Identify missing or unclear information and raise questions early
• Support priority bids with fast, accurate drawing output

Operations Alignment

• Ensure drawings reflect how projects are actually built and installed
• Incorporate feedback from field and operations teams into drawing standards
• Help reduce confusion, rework, and field issues through clear documentation

Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain drawing templates, libraries, and standards
• Improve consistency and efficiency across all drawing output
• Contribute to scalable processes within the preconstruction function

Company Overview:

We are not your conventional construction company. We are an industry leader for commercial fencing and an ambitious, growth-oriented firm committed to taking on complex projects that others avoid. With a double-digit growth rate over the last four years, we are on a trajectory to double in size again over the next two years.

Mission and Values: 

We are a people-first organization committed to creating abundant opportunity through shared victory. We expect our team members to operate with an unrelenting pursuit of excellence and undying grit, while showing up as authentic, selfless, and team-oriented individuals.

What Success Looks Like:

• Drawings are clear, accurate, and easy for the field to execute
• Submittals are complete, organized, and approved with minimal revisions
• Turnaround times are fast without sacrificing quality
• Drawing standards are consistent across all projects
• Strong alignment exists between preconstruction and operations

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Fully remote, stable work environment
• Supportive team that values intelligence, curiosity, and hard work
• Training and development opportunities (especially around Excel and billing tools)
• Opportunity to shape and influence our billing and finance processes
• Huge growth opportunity where you can level up within the company if desired

Featured Benefits:

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match to help secure your financial future
• Paid Time Off: PTO including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.
• Employer Funded Life Insurance

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity)/AAP (Affirmative Action Plan) Statement:
Complete Fence provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated during the application process and post-hiring employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type is not tolerated.

Applicants must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

• Ability to commute daily to Batavia, IL office
• Experience with AutoCAD required
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and project documents
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining consistency and organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environments
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• Positive, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and develop within preconstruction and operations

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000