Job Title: Architectural / Construction Drafter
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job Type: Full-time
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Salary: Commensurate with experience
About the Company:
Alliance Exterior Construction is a leading facade and building envelope contractor specializing in roofing, wall systems, architectural metal panels, glazing, and building envelope construction. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and innovative solutions, we serve clients across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors in the Baltimore-Washington area.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Architectural / Construction Drafter to join our growing engineering department. The ideal candidate is a recent college graduate or early-career professional with experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit, understands architectural and construction drawings, and can translate design intent into clear, practical installation and fabrication drawings.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow within a construction company and become a key member of our engineering and preconstruction team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Prepare and revise shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, and coordinated details.
· Develop drawings for:
o Architectural metal panels
o Curtain wall and storefront
o Roofing and waterproofing interfaces
o Building-envelope transitions and details
· Review architectural, structural, and consultant drawings for conflicts and constructability issues.
· Incorporate project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and field conditions into drawings.
· Coordinate drawings with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, Architects, GCs, and manufacturers.
· Assist with preparation and review of RFIs and submittals.
· Perform drawing takeoffs and assist estimating when needed.
· Develop field dimensions and existing-condition drawings from project information and field measurements.
· Maintain drawing standards, revisions, and document control.
· Identify potential constructability issues before they reach the field.
· Assist with development and maintenance of company-standard details and drawing libraries.
· Provide engineering and drafting support to Project Managers and field operations.
· Occasionally visit jobsites to verify dimensions and existing conditions.
· Review manufacturers shop drawings or 3rd party shop drawings and revise as needed. ---
Qualifications:
· Recent graduate or 2+ years of experience in architectural drafting, construction drafting, engineering drafting, or a related field.
· Proficiency with AutoCAD.
· Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction drawings.
· Strong understanding of construction terminology and detailing.
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
· Strong communication and organizational skills.
Why Join Us?
Alliance Exterior Construction is a growing commercial exterior contractor specializing in roofing, wall systems, architectural metal panels, glazing, and building-envelope construction.
As our Engineering Department continues to grow, this position provides an opportunity to help build the department—not simply fill a drafting position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility in design coordination, engineering support, constructability, and project development.
Apply today to become part of a growing team and help build the engineering capabilities of a leading commercial facade contractor.
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This position is listed as contract and onsite.