What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drafter II position at Kovach?
Kovach Enclosure Systems is seeking an experienced Drafter II to independently manage drafting projects from turnover through completion.
In this role, you will prepare detailed shop and fabrication drawings, bills of material, takeoffs, material orders, product releases, and other project documentation. You will work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Field Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, internal drafting teams, and outside drafting partners to keep projects accurate, organized, and on schedule.
As an employee-owned company, Kovach offers employees the opportunity to contribute to the company’s success while sharing in the value they help create.
What You’ll Do- Manage assigned drafting projects from turnover through completion while meeting established schedules, labor estimates, and quality standards.
- Review architectural drawings, specifications, engineering documents, project scope, and other information to identify drafting requirements and potential conflicts.
- Prepare complete shop drawings, fabrication drawings, takeoffs, bills of material, material orders, product releases, and related documentation.
- Develop and maintain project drafting schedules.
- Communicate delays, scope changes, resource needs, and budget concerns.
- Coordinate drafting activities with Project Management, Engineering, Field Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and other project stakeholders.
- Distribute project work, establish priorities, and monitor progress for assigned drafting activities.
- Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to less experienced drafters and other assigned team members.
- Review work completed by internal drafters and outsourcing partners for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with Kovach standards.
- Confirm that redlines, design revisions, customer comments, and quality corrections have been properly incorporated.
- Coordinate and track outsourced drafting work and help resolve routine quality or communication concerns.
- Maintain organized project files, revisions, schedules, review documentation, and correspondence.
- Resolve routine technical and coordination issues while escalating complex design, engineering, scope, or contractual concerns when appropriate.
- Apply lessons learned and identify practical ways to improve drafting quality and workflow.
- Experience independently managing drafting projects from initiation through completion.
- Ability to prepare complete shop drawings, fabrication drawings, takeoffs, bills of material, and product releases.
- Ability to interpret complex architectural drawings, engineering documents, specifications, and project requirements.
- Experience developing project schedules and monitoring progress against deadlines and labor estimates.
- Strong understanding of drafting review and quality-control processes.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with project, field, engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing teams.
- Ability to lead project work and provide technical direction without formal supervisory authority.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven project environment.
- AutoCAD or comparable computer-aided drafting software
- Shop and fabrication drawing preparation
- Bills of material, takeoffs, material orders, and product releases
- Construction drawings and specifications
- Drawing review and quality-control processes
- Project scheduling and progress tracking
- Microsoft Office and project collaboration software
- Architectural enclosure systems, fabrication processes, and installation practices
- Revit knowledge is preferred
An associate degree, technical certificate, or coursework in Drafting Technology, Architectural Drafting, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education, technical training, and directly applicable drafting or construction experience will also be considered.
Why Join Kovach?At Kovach, employees are more than members of the team. They are employee-owners who contribute directly to the company’s continued growth and success.
Our benefits include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP
- 401(k) plan with a 125% company match on the first 6% you contribute, subject to plan eligibility requirements
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Additional voluntary and optional benefit programs
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- A collaborative environment focused on accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
This position is primarily performed in a professional office environment using drafting and project-management technology. Occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, warehouses, or active construction sites may be required.
The role involves multiple assignments, changing priorities, design revisions, coordination challenges, and project deadlines.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kovach Enclosure Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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