Drawing Reviewer

Position Value Proposition:

The Drawing Reviewer is responsible for reviewing shop drawings and erection drawings for presentation/constructability quality to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with established drawing standards prior to release for fabrication or field use. Working under the direction of the Drawing Quality Manager the Drawing Reviewer verifies that drawings clearly communicate all required information needed for fabrication and erection while maintaining consistency with company standards and detailing best practices.

Core Responsibilities:

• Drawing Quality Review
  • Review shop drawings and erection drawings to ensure clarity completeness and adherence to internal quality standards.
  • Verify that drawings contain all required dimensions and information necessary for fabrication and erection.
• Dimension and Layout Verification
  • Confirm that running dimensions are properly applied and clearly shown.
  • Ensure all required dimensions are present accurate and logically placed to support fabrication and assembly.
• Part Identification
  • Verify that all part marks are clearly shown properly labeled and consistently referenced throughout the drawings.
• Welding Information Review
  • Confirm that weld symbols are correctly specified accurate and clearly displayed in accordance with drawing standards.
• Drawing Standards Compliance
  • Ensure proper naming and classification of main member worktypes.
  • Verify that drawing formatting labeling and annotation follow company detailing standards.
• Issue Identification and Feedback
  • Identify drawing discrepancies omissions or quality concerns and communicate findings to the detailing team for correction.
  • Provide clear and constructive feedback to help improve drawing quality.
• Process Adherence
  • Follow established drawing review procedures and checklists.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring quality issues and suggesting improvements to drawing standards.
• Communication and Documentation
  • Clearly communicate/document relevant issues and collaborate with all upstream and downstream stakeholders

Qualifications (Knowledge Skills and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:

Core Competencies:

• Detail-oriented mindset
• Technical drawing comprehension
• Quality and accuracy focus
• Clear communication and documentation
• Problem identification and resolution

Work Experience

At least five (5) years related experience in the coordination of structural steel projects. Associates degree or higher and/or training from an approved and accredited technical school in engineering or detailing/drafting may substitute for the required experience.

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED required.

Specialized Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret shop construction and design drawings.
• General understanding and knowledge of basic drafting skills 3D modeling software/Tekla practices fabrication and erection standards standard technical terminology common structural steel practices and drafting room procedures.
• Experience with structural steel shop drawings erection drawings or construction detailing preferred.
• Understanding of dimensioning practices weld symbols and fabrication drawing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors or inconsistencies in technical drawings.
• Familiarity with detailing software and drawing standards is preferred.

Software Technology and Equipment

Personal Computer; phone; Computer Software includes: MS Windows 11 MS Office Word Excel and Outlook; Bluebeam Revu Tekla Structures et al.

Work Environment

Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days including evenings and weekends can be required for this position.

This position is generally indoors in a climate-controlled office. However visitations to the outdoor plant facilities and/or jobsites may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.

Our organization is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact our recruiting team at

Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.