Senior Architectural Drafter Residential Construction DocumentsOverview We are seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Drafter to produce high?quality, buildable construction documents for residential builder clients. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail?oriented professional who thrives in a production-focused environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, permit-ready drawings.
Youll play a key role in developing complete construction document sets, coordinating with architects and consultants, and ensuring projects are thoroughly reviewed for constructability and code compliance. This is a hands?on, in?office role best suited for someone who excels in technical drafting, problem-solving, and fast-paced project delivery. Compensation & Location
Pay Rate: $24.00 $38.00 per hour
Employment Type: 6?month contract?to?direct
Pay When Direct: Hourly
Location: Tampa, FL 33634
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm
Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction Document Production
Develop complete, code-compliant construction document sets for single-family and multi-family residential projects.
Prepare architectural layouts and coordinate basic structural plan elements.
Produce permit-ready drawing packages with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
Coordination & Redline Integration
Interpret and implement redlines from architects, engineers, and clients.
Coordinate with consultants including structural engineers, truss designers, and MEP teams.
Resolve coordination issues and ensure alignment across all design disciplines.
Quality Control & Compliance
Review drawings for constructability, quality, and consistency across plan sets.
Ensure compliance with Florida Building Code and related standards.
Respond to building department comments with clear and coordinated revisions.
Field Support & Problem Solving
Provide drafting support during construction for field changes, repairs, and updates.
Identify and resolve plan conflicts or real-world build issues.
Documentation & Workflow
Maintain organized drawing files, templates, and production standards.
Work within project timelines and communicate status updates to project leadership.
Support efficient turnaround of plan sets in a high-volume production environment.
Required Skills and Qualifications
58 years of architectural drafting experience, preferably in an architectural firm.
Strong experience producing construction documents for residential projects (production home environment preferred).
Proficiency in all phases of construction document development, from schematic design through permit sets.
Working knowledge of Florida Building Code and related regulations (NEC, accessibility, etc.).
Proficiency with CAD software used in architectural drafting environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast?paced, detail-driven environment.
Preferred Skills
Associates or Bachelors degree in Architecture, Drafting, Construction, or related field.
Experience with light commercial drafting.
Strong familiarity with production-style residential plan development.
Experience coordinating across multiple consultants and disciplines.
Ability to identify constructability challenges and proactively solve design issues.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Tampa, FL
Skills
Architectural Draftingunmatched
Architectural Servicesunmatched
Building Codesunmatched
CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Document Setunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
File Maintenanceunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Production Volumeunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Residential Constructionunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Structural Engineeringunmatched
Technical Drawingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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