What are the responsibilities and job description for the REVIT Drafter position at Todd & Sargent, Inc.?
Company Summary:
Todd & Sargent is a premier and specialized provider of custom design, engineering, and construction solutions to the feed, grain, flour, specialty, and dry-bulk industrial sectors. Founded in 1933, we are a third-generation family business with headquarters in Ames, IA. We are proud to serve the best clients in the industry throughout the United States and Canada. We have a team of motivated and proud employees who have a “Can Do” mindset and are committed to our values of Integrity, Respect, Dedication, and Customer Focus. If you work with innovation and determination to do whatever it takes to get the job done, you may be a great fit for the Todd & Sargent team!
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
- Prepare full and accurate architectural or structural drawings.
- Coordinate and monitor the construction plan review process to ensure accurate drawings. Make modifications and changes as required.
- Maintain and update drawings and files as required throughout the life-cycle of the construction project.
Required Education:
- A two-year degree in Architectural or Engineering Computer Aided Drafting or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the field. This position will also require a good working knowledge of the software listed below:
- Autodesk: AutoCAD 2017
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Computer, fax machine, telephone, calculator, printer, plotter, and copier
Work Expectations:
1. Communication: The ability to take initiative to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with drafting leaders, engineers, designers, project managers, etc.
2. Information Gathering: The ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from appropriate sources, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
- Identifies the specific information needed to clarify a situation or to make a decision.
- Gets more complete and accurate information by checking multiple sources.
- Probes skillfully to get at the facts, when others are reluctant to provide full, detailed information.
- Seeks out the appropriate people to discuss questions in person.
3. Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
- Goes above and beyond without being asked.
- Does more than what is normally required in a situation.
- Takes independent action to change the direction of events.
4. Flexibility: Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.
- Is able to see the merits of perspectives other than his/her own.
- Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
- Switches to a different strategy when an initially selected one is unsuccessful.
- Demonstrates willingness to modify a strongly held position in the face of contrary evidence.
5. Technical Expertise: Demonstrates the required knowledge to effectively perform drawing tasks.
- Continues to educate oneself on drawing techniques and procedures.
6. Ability to meet deadlines: Completes work with urgency and dedication to meet established timelines.
- Demonstrates a commitment to completing drawings by set timelines.
- Balances quality with speed.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is not a remote-work position, but employees have the option to work from home on Mondays or Fridays.
Application: Apply on LinkedIn or visit our website at www.tsargent.com/careers!