Senior Residential Drafter

Senior Residential Drafter (U.S. Wood-Frame / Stick-Frame)

• Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)
• Target Start Period: November 2026 (Phase 1 onboarding)
• Schedule: Full-time Monday Friday (9:00 AM 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time / MST with early release on Fridays)
• Location: 100% Remote (Accepting candidates across Latin America Eastern Europe India and the Philippines)
• Compensation Range: $2000 $4000 USD / month ($24000 $48000 USD / year dependent on region skills and depth of U.S. residential experience)

About the Company

Our client is a growing residential design and architectural drafting firm specializing in high-quality construction documentation floor plans and framing details for custom homes and residential developments across North America. Known for precision buildability and structural accuracy we partner with state-side builders contractors and designers to translate architectural visions into clean permit-ready drawing sets.

As we expand our production capacity and prepare for an upcoming large-scale client rollout we are seeking a seasoned Senior Residential Drafter with specialized experience in U.S. wood-frame (stick-frame) construction to join our remote team.

Role Overview

As a Senior Residential Drafter you will play a central role in producing detailed production-grade residential construction documents. Working in close collaboration with our U.S.-based lead drafter and project team you will turn design concepts sketches and client redlines into fully realized permit-ready architectural packages.

The primary requirement for this role is extensive practical knowledge of U.S. residential stick-frame framing and assembly standards. You must understand how a house goes together on-sitefrom foundations and wall assemblies to joists rafters and trussesand be able to draft clean buildable sets without needing basic framing rules explained.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Documentation & Plan Production

• Develop complete permit-ready residential drawing sets including floor plans foundation plans roof plans exterior/interior elevations and cross-sections.
• Draft detailed structural framing plans tailored specifically to U.S. wood-frame (stick-frame) construction techniques.
• Incorporate dimensional specifications wall callouts structural framing notes window/door schedules and weather-proofing details accurately into CAD packages.
• Convert architectural concepts rough sketches and redline sets into structured production-grade drawing packages.
• Ensure all technical outputs align with standard U.S. residential building codes and regional construction logic.

2. Stick-Frame Detailing & Structural Logic

• Apply deep understanding of timber framing floor joist layouts shear walls load paths and roof truss systems to all plans.
• Draft connection details including wall-to-foundation joints floor-to-wall interfaces roof overhangs and header/post configurations.
• Identify framing discrepancies or structural conflicts early in the process and propose practical buildable solutions.

3. Collaboration & Workflow

• Coordinate daily with the U.S. Lead Drafter to review project scopes clarify technical requirements and execute check-set revisions.
• Maintain clean CAD file structures layer standards block libraries and organized project templates.
• Maintain clear communication during standard MST business hours to ensure smooth project handoffs.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of dedicated professional experience in residential architectural drafting and construction documentation.
• Proven experience drafting for U.S. residential stick-frame (wood-frame) constructionthis is a strict requirement.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or flexible experience with residential CAD tools like SoftPlan or Chief Architect (Revit experience is welcome but lightweight residential tools are preferred).
• Strong understanding of North American residential building codes conventional framing logic and structural detailing.
• Fluent written and spoken English communication skills for seamless remote collaboration and daily updates.
• High technical precision spatial awareness and strong attention to drafting detail.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a workstation capable of running residential CAD software smoothly.
• Availability to work full-time hours overlapping with Mountain Standard Time (MST) business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience drafting directly for U.S. home builders framing contractors or residential architecture firms.
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with SoftPlan Chief Architect Bluebeam or Rhino.
• Formal educational background in Architecture Civil Engineering Architectural Technology or Drafting (an architectural license is NOT required).
• Bilingual skills (e.g. English / Spanish or English / Portuguese) are a beneficial plus.

Software & Tools Used

• Primary CAD Software: AutoCAD Chief Architect or SoftPlan
• Document & Markup: Bluebeam Revu Adobe Acrobat or PDF tools
• Collaboration & Storage: Google Workspace Slack Zoom / Microsoft Teams

What This Role Offers

• Stable Long-Term Opportunity: Full-time permanent remote position (not short-term contract/freelance work).
• Phased Growth & Leadership: Immediate involvement in scaling up capacity for major upcoming residential development rollouts backed by an experienced U.S. lead drafter.
• Competitive Compensation: Generous monthly USD salary based on region and experience level ($2000 $4000 USD / month).
• Balanced Schedule: Standard Monday through Friday business hours with early finishes on Fridays.