Drafting Supervisor jobs in the United States

Drafting Supervisor supervises a team within an organization's computer-aided design (CAD) department. Plans, assigns, and reviews the work of drafters and other employees working on design projects. Being a Drafting Supervisor ensures deadlines, goals, and production standards for the department are met. Analyzes data and reviews drawings/plans to ensure quality of work and project feasibility. Additionally, Drafting Supervisor reviews project results and makes recommendations for improvement. Provides CAD technical support and develops solutions. Uses knowledge of the field to keep the department's software, techniques, and tools up to date. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Drafting Supervisor supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Drafting Supervisor typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2025 Salary.com)

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Drafting Supervisor
  • Central States Manufacturing, Inc.
  • Villa Rica, GA FULL_TIME
  • Summary: 

    The Drafting Supervisor is a critical technical resource to the Engineering and Drafting Department.  The Drafting Supervisor shall be the single point of control for a group of Checkers and Drafters within the drafting department.  The Drafting Supervisor shall also take responsibility to (a) teach technical training and (b) answer periodic technical inquiries from the Drafters and Checkers.   

    Core Functions: 

    • Create and maintain project schedules for the jobs assigned to his/her team.  He/she is directly responsible for the timeliness of the projects assigned to the team.
    • Monitor the quality of drafting and checking for the jobs assigned to his/her team.   
    • Training: Drafting Supervisor will perform in a training capacity for the drafting department.  On a day-to-day basis, he/she is a resource for the drafters and checkers on his/her team when they have a problem they do not know how to solve on their own. 
    • Coordinate drawing requirements and timelines within the drafting department and with other departments.  This includes addressing field issues as required. 
    • Employee Development: Drafting Supervisor will serve as the direct report for the drafters and checkers on his/her team.  This will include employee reviews and disciplinary actions. 
    • Other Assistance: Assist the VP of Engineering in ad hoc requirements as necessary to advance the company's and Drafting Department's overall objectives. 
    • Assist Construction Lead Project Managers, Pre-Con Project Managers, and Construction Project Managers on technical issues as necessary 
    • Input and maintain drafting aspects of ACC construction management tool. 

    Duties, responsibilities, and activities are not limited to the list above and may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions. 

    Key Measures of Success: 

    • Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the company’s products and services. 
    • High repeat order rate / High net promoter score.
    • Timeliness and quality of jobs completed by his/her team 
    • Proactive requesting and follow up on questions from Drafters or Checkers (24 hours send out; 48 hours check back) 
    • Knowledge of heavy structural and light gauge steel building designs, means, and methods. 
    • Excellent command of drawing review tools and techniques. 
    • Strong organizational and follow-up skills  
    • Ability to investigate problems or potential problems to avoid recurrence. 
    • Proficient in Revit, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Microsoft Projects, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
    • Ability to communicate at numerous levels internal and external to the company.  
    • Excellence in oral and written communication in English. 
    • Works well with a team. 
    • Communicates clearly and effectively. 
    • Maintains a professional but confident and outgoing demeanor. 
    • Own It – Commitment to customer, the company, and each other 
    • Can Do – Pursuing continuous improvement 
    • Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

    Education & Experience:

    Minimum Required: 

    • Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree 
    • Experience may be accepted in lieu of education or formal certifications. 
    • Minimum of (5) years of experience as a Drafter and/or Checker 

    Physical Demands & Work Environment:

    Work is performed in an office environment and routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including keyboards, computers, etc., and requires close visual insight to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer, and extensive reading to perform the core functions listed in this job description. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies as well as communicate verbally. Work is primarily sedentary.  

    Travel: 

    • Minimal travel may be required.
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DRAFTING SUPERVISOR
  • Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
  • Bay, MI FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Metal Sales is the nation's largest manufacturer of metal roofing and building systems with 21 locations across America. Our Corporate Technical Services team has an opening for Drafting Supe...
  • 2 Months Ago

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DRAFTING SUPERVISOR
  • Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
  • Longmont, CO FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Metal Sales is the nation's largest manufacturer of metal roofing and building systems with 21 locations across America. Our Corporate Technical Services team has an opening for Drafting Supe...
  • 2 Months Ago

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DRAFTING SUPERVISOR
  • Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
  • Detroit, MN FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Metal Sales is the nation's largest manufacturer of metal roofing and building systems with 21 locations across America. Our Corporate Technical Services team has an opening for Drafting Supe...
  • 2 Months Ago

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DRAFTING SUPERVISOR
  • Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
  • Rogers, MN FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Metal Sales is the nation's largest manufacturer of metal roofing and building systems with 21 locations across America. Our Corporate Technical Services team has an opening for Drafting Supe...
  • 2 Months Ago

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DRAFTING SUPERVISOR
  • Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation
  • Mocksville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Summary: Metal Sales is the nation's largest manufacturer of metal roofing and building systems with 21 locations across America. Our Corporate Technical Services team has an opening for Drafting Supe...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Area Supervisor
  • Ross Stores
  • Leesburg, VA
  • GENERAL PURPOSE: The Area Supervisor is a member of the Store Leadership who is responsible for a specific, assigned are...
  • 2/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor
  • SSP
  • Dulles, VA
  • Job Description Great pay $19.00-$20.00 per hour (Depending on Experience) Free Parking 2 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off) Imme...
  • 2/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor- OVERNIGHT
  • Maximus Global Services
  • Sterling, VA
  • Join our team at Maximus Global Services! Maximus Global Services (MGS) ultimate mission is to "Set the standard through...
  • 2/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor Trainee
  • CVS Health
  • Great Falls, VA
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 2/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Supervisor
  • Tomae Inc
  • Springfield, VA
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal skills who is loo...
  • 2/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor Trainee
  • CVS Health
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 2/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor Trainee
  • CVS Health
  • Gaithersburg, MD
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 2/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

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Shift Supervisor Trainee
  • CVS Health
  • Rockville, MD
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 2/2/2025 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Drafting Supervisor jobs
$105,065 to $139,294

Career Path for Drafting Supervisor