Communication Designer jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Project Draftsman

Wolverine Enclosures, 20 years specializing in composite cladding for the building industry. Based on the building block of its decades old reputation for providing the highest engineering capabilities, quality material and design, and installation that is unparalleled in the industry. Wolverine Enclosures is looking for a Project Draftsman. If you can multi-task in a fast-paced environment and are detailed driven, we encourage you to join our growing team. The company offers excellent compensation and benefits along with career growth opportunities.

Summary:
As a Project Draftsman, you will be responsible for development of project shop drawings and detailing. In addition, development of field drawings, production drawings and all associated coordination drawings. Excellent communication between our shop and field crews via drawings and verbally will be a critical part of your role. As needed, project take-offs, onsite inspections and product concept development may also be part of your role. In this role you will be an integral part of communication thread between us and the end use customer.

Required Knowledge

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications at various stages of design including Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents.
• Prepare detailed drawings per project estimates for various project types.
• Develops and organizes Quantity Take Offs (QTO) for ease of audit.
• Competencies in architectural drawings and interpreting design intent.
• Demonstrates emerging competencies in civil and structural drawings.
• Ability to interact with trade contractors.
• Review and develop shop drawings, detailing and estimates to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with defined scope of work.
• Document management and organization.
• Prepares notes and meeting minutes, as needed.
• Engineer and coordinate with teammates on Company shop drawing, estimating methods and preparation documents.

Skills & Abilities

• Multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
• Analytical skills
• Excellent time management and coordinating skills
• Excellent communication skills and writing skills
• People skills with a collaborative team first attitude
• Great customer service skills and follow through.
• Strong math and analytical skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Business preferred, or 3 years related job field -or- equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
• Very conscientious of evaluating and double-checking details
• Strategic Thinker/Organizer

Key Competencies

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Fluent in AutoCad and developing drawings and details.
• Ability and willingness to travel thorough out Michigan
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Professionalism and Leadership
• Teamwork and ability to work well with others
• Dependable

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Excellent pay package and benefits based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)
• Drawings and Details: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person