CAD Architectural Drafting and Designer

Paul Davis   Detroit Lakes, MN   Full-time
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Full Time position opening in Detroit Lakes, MN with a residential design build contractor.

Paul Davis, a design build general contractor specializing in residential lake properties surrounding Detroit Lakes is looking for an energetic, innovative architectural drafter. Considering joining Paul Davis, a progressive Design Build Contractor whose mission is to provide opportunities for great team members to deliver " best in class results."

The drafter will play an integral role in the Paul Davis Customer experience, creating well designed and functional structures and spaces that meets and exceeds the clients needs.

Purpose of CAD Architectural Drafting and Design position includes defining the major components, attributes and adjacency of a space; creating a conceptual design and solution to a programming model that incorporates 3D designs, floor plans and elevations. Create final construction documents package ready for building.

Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Meeting with clients and discussing design goals 
  2. Site visit and field measurements
  3. Identify potential issues to improve functionality
  4. Consult with structural engineers as needed 
  5. Integrating clients goals into design
  6. Creating detailed design with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
  7. Review drawings with clients
  8. Participate in the estimating process
  9. Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
  10. Finalize 3D design to create buildable plans to include cross sections, schedules and details needed 
  11. Preparing final scope of work
  12. Create workflow schedules for duration of project



Benefits include:

Health Insurance through the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, managed by BCBS of North Dakota, Health Savings Account; 7 Paid holidays a year; 10 days PTO a year; Employee Purchasing Program; 401K and Profit Sharing Plan.

Compensation ranges from $38,000 - $58,000 depending upon drafting and construction experience.


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Paul Davis

Detroit Lakes, MN