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Senior Drafter

Inside Higher Ed
Clemson, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
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Description

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Job Summary

Create & maintain detailed AutoCAD floorplans of all University owned or leased buildings. Survey buildings to ensure accuracy of space metadata. Load metadata into space management software database. Provide University stakeholders with critical archival building information. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

50% - Essential - Space Audit:

Surveys University buildings to ensure accuracy of building plans and room numbers. Using planning software, all on-campus buildings will be surveyed on a yearly basis to capture changes in structure, usage, departments, and occupants. All surveys will be completed in conjunction with the Building Security Coordinator. Completes survey of renovated and new structures within 1 month of project completion to ensure information is captured.

20% - Essential - Data Management:

Collects metadata captured from field survey as deemed necessary by management for input in space management system. Ensure that all relevant data is entered accurately and in a timely fashion. Reviews data reports to ensure that all fields are updated with the appropriate information. Provides detailed reports from the space management system to university stakeholders and third-party vendors such as 911 on an as needed basis.

15% - Essential - CAD Space Management:

Creates and maintains detailed CAD space plans. All plans must be polylined to the 2010 FICM/SCUP standards with polylines being to interior finished wall; all drawings must follow AIA drawing layering conventions or Clemson's layering conventions. Links CAD drawings to the space management system via CAD integrator. All space plans must be within 1% accuracy to ensure the integrity of the database.

10% - Essential - Other activities:

Provides university stakeholders with critical archival building information to be used for building maintenance. Scan, copies, and e-mails project managers plans to assist with projects. Receives as-build plans as we as O&M and specs from project manager upon request. Other duties as assigned by management.

5% - Essential - Remote travel:

Travels to remote/off-campus locations to capture structures and data attributes for archival storage.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School or Equivalent And drafting experience.

Licenses: Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

Work Experience: 1 years

Preferred Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements

50% - Stand for prolonged period

50% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period

50% - Walk or move about

10% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)

10% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)

25% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

75% - Recognize or inspect visually

Working Conditions

5% - Exposure to heat or cold

5% - Wet or humid

5% - Overnight Travel

Work Schedule

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range: ($ 52,100.00 - $ 64,044.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

Application Deadline

April 30, 2026

Military And Veteran

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Closing Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110327&PostingSeq=1

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