Construction Drafter
Construction Drafter
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06-09-2025
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Job Description
Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective technical and administrative support for the Estimating function. Specifically this role provides accurate and timely quantity take-offs calculations material control bid deliveries and other technical and administrative duties as assigned.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities i.e. those which are basic necessary and an integral part of the job are indicated below:
Company / Entity
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Education:
Competencies:
Equipment Used:
$20.03 - $28.04
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role level geographic location relevant education training or experience among other factors.
Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability please inform Robert Maxey () if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert Inc. and its subsidiaries (Teichert) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Teichert employees or to Teicherts resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teicherts recruiting function to submit resumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teicherts Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective technical and administrative support for the Estimating function. Specifically this role provides accurate and timely quantity take-offs calculations material control bid deliveries and other technical and administrative duties as assigned.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities i.e. those which are basic necessary and an integral part of the job are indicated below:
Company / Entity
- Actively supports estimating goals and objectives through completing technical/ administrative projects on time and accurately providing ongoing support and proactively resolving challenges and issues.
- Collaborates across department and supports consistent technical practices and administrative procedures. Adheres to policies procedures and standards that protect the companys interests.
- Promotes and protects Teichert Construction values including diversity teamwork fair work environment and respect of others in order to maintain a team spirit within the business unit and on project teams; works and cooperates with other disciplines within business unit.
- Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.
- Provides essential assistance in the preparation of project proposals through:
- Interpreting construction project designs and drawings to calculate material quantity requirements (i.e. take-offs) for one or more disciplines (earthwork volumes underground utilities material and topside improvements).
- Researching historical data used in estimating function and compiling relevant data for uses in bid proposal estimates.
- Contributes to the smooth operation of the Estimating function through day-to-day activities such as picking up plans delivering bids making copies and archiving plans.
- Checks bid proposal forms for accuracy.
- Performing clerical duties such as setting up and maintaining department files for inclusion in bid proposals. Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures.
- Provides support and assistance as needed and during peak times such as helping with GPS modeling.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
- Gathers feedback and continuously makes improvements to work processes practices and equipment.
- Assists in achieving a zero-injury culture through supporting safety programs and actively participating in appropriate safety meetings and training sessions to maintain a safe healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
- Completes internal administrative organization and documentation including project logs files records and reports pertaining to Engineering Services function.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
- Take-off Supervisor (or Engineering Services Manager)
- Owners/agencies Engineers Tech Support
- Engineering Services Manager Take-off Supervisor Estimators Project Managers and Superintendents
Education:
- High School diploma or GED. Trade school or technical AA degree a plus
- On the job training
- Prior drafting and construction experience a plus
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug alcohol and background investigation
- Valid Drivers License
- Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest
- Current on all company required safety training
- Knowledge of drafting and ability to read and interpret blueprints preferred
- Knowledge of geometry and basic trigonometry
- Ability to utilize computer aided systems and equipment to calculate material quantity requirements
- Knowledge of companys Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
- Ability to consistently appear for work on time
- Ability to work authorized overtime as required
Competencies:
- Relationship Management
- Business Acumen
- Communications
- Organization and Management
- People Development
- Technology: Microsoft Office AutoCAD AGTEK
- Technical competence in construction
Equipment Used:
- Personal computer telephone pagers drafting board digitizer plan scanners and copiers plotters
- Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working at the computer and drafting board reading plans. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs. Close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
- Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting low levels of noise. May drive to pick up plans and/or drop off bids. Demands of meeting tight deadlines.
$20.03 - $28.04
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role level geographic location relevant education training or experience among other factors.
Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability please inform Robert Maxey () if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert Inc. and its subsidiaries (Teichert) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address fax machine or email address directly to Teichert employees or to Teicherts resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teicherts recruiting function to submit resumes and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teicherts Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
Employment Type
Full Time
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