Architectural Drafter jobs in Lancaster, PA

Attention all drafters!

We have an outstanding full-time opportunity for a seasoned Drafter. Come be part of a company that is dedicated to a culture of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Gratitude, and Growth. Voted #1 Home Builder 2023 - Lancaster Online Reader's Choice, we are passionate about making each house a home and that starts with our teams!

Landmark Homes offers a rich benefit package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match

The job specifics:

Drafter provides routine drafting support, prepares various drawings and schematics derived from a variety of specifications, layouts, blueprints and sketches. Utilizes established techniques, standards and tools like computer aided drafting software to prepare technical drawings. The Drafter occasionally is directed in several aspects of the work and gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function.

Job requirements

• Prepares construction plan from standard plans; sketches and written specifications, including details and sections.
• Revise plans per management review comments and change orders.
• Coordinate and review truss and beam designs with outside vendors.
• Maintains and revises standard plan portfolio.
• Reviews plans for compliance with community and municipal requirements.
• Reviews plans for compliance with Landmark Homes drafting standards.
• Coordinates review and sealing of construction plan with engineer.
• Performs all other duties as required by the Drafting Manager.

Job specifications

• CAD (computer aided drafting) and/or Residential Architectural related technical trade school certificate and/or post-secondary Associate’s Degree.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and drafting software.
• 2-4 years of residential related experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral format.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to self-manage.

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is periodically required to stand; walk on both even and uneven surfaces; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and ascend or descend stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to construction areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as hard hats, protective eyewear and hearing protection.

The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate. The primary room environment contains ambient room temperatures and lighting as found in a typical office environment.

EEOC statement

Landmark Homes is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Landmark Homes makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.