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Construction Architectural Designer 2D AutoCad

W3Global
Wixom, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Company Overview

Operating in Wixom Michigan, Our Client is the industry leading fabricator of Custom Engineered Glass & Metal Architectural Systems. For almost 60 years, Our Client has consistently delivered the highest level of quality by doing what we do best - applying our skill, drive and commitment to create glass and metal products that turn heads - yeah, we do some pretty cool stuff. Our Client Mission is to create an evolving business based on the success of its Employees, Suppliers, and Customers. Our Client associates' responsibilities and experience are essential components to realizing our Vision of Great Products, Great Quality, Great Service & Great Finance based on Our Client Principles, System, and Culture.

Our Client Architectural Systems team focuses on bringing the architect's vision to life by designing, engineering, and producing complex glass & steel entrance systems, canopies, glass walls, windscreens / guardrails, glass stairs, and flooring systems. Our Client is unique in that we provide a complete solution fabricated in-house and designed for ease of installation by glazing contractors nationwide.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction Architectural Designer specializing in 2D AutoCAD drawings to join our innovative design team in the glass industry. In this role, you will be responsible for translating conceptual ideas into precise construction documents, supporting project development from initial sketches to detailed construction schematics.

Your expertise will help bring architectural visions to life, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with industry standards.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, utilizing your technical skills and creative problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Position Overview

Our Client Craft is seeking an experienced Drafting & Engineering Project Manager for our Architectural Systems team.

This project manager will coordinate our drafting and engineering efforts while cultivating personal growth and business performance for the highly-skilled technical team.

This team member will work closely with project managers and estimators to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing, and budget conscious systems.

Responsibilities

  • Creation and upkeep of the drafting and engineering schedules. Candidate must weigh task importance by evaluating due dates, impacts on department billing, project criticality, and customer relationships.
  • Continue the growth of the drafting team while maximizing its effectiveness. Determine individual responsibilities and ideal time spent on each task. Report out on team utilization.
  • Work with external engineering firms to source PE stamped calculation and drawing packages.
  • Create detailed drawing packages using customer-provided and internally generated information including: architectural prints, specifications, sales quotes, purchase orders, and conceptual sketches. Drawings are primarily completed using 2D AutoCAD.
  • Review architectural, engineered, and trade drawings to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
  • Collaborate with Project Management and ArcSys managers to ensure timely and accurate release of proposals, submittals, and drawings for bids and production.
  • Work through initial take offs and redlines with internal and external project managers.
  • Review and refine / re-define Our Client current product solutions, our approach, our capabilities, the flow of our products through the channel and make vs. buy elements.
  • Actively and creatively engage in the design and engineering process for a variety of projects.
  • Identify new ways to satisfy customers and market needs - while creating differentiation. Forge new products and solutions. Lead the drafting team's transformation in adopting a "better way".

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent CAD/Drafting and technical expertise (preferably in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management environments).

Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.

Proactive problem solver. Must enjoy getting into details when required to solve issues.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Great communicator.

Must be able to engage with team, customers, vendors / operations to create positive outcomes.

Desire to truly have fun taking concepts to reality while contributing to a continuously evolving, unique company.

Creative, out-of-the-box thinking.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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