Architectural CAD Drafter - Neal Communities

Neal Careers • Sarasota, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Neal Communities is seeking an experienced Architectural CAD Drafter to join their dynamic and collaborative in-house Drafting team in Sarasota. This role is responsible for producing detailed residential construction documents and plan specifications for permits and customer options. The team is passionate about delivering an exceptional home-buying experience from concept to completion. This position is on-site at their Sarasota office.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on AutoCAD drafting experience in residential construction or homebuilding
• Strong ability to interpret redlines, construction documents, and builder standards
• Working knowledge of residential building codes, construction methods, and plan conventions
• High attention to detail and consistency in drawing updates and document control
• Comfortable working in a production-driven, deadline-oriented environment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and basic Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Construction and other teams

Nice To Haves

• Prefer technical drafting over creative design
• Enjoy working from established standards and templates
• Like collaborating with Construction and Field teams
• Take pride in clean, accurate, buildable drawings

Responsibilities

• Produce construction-ready production drawings based on executed sales contracts and approved standard plans
• Draft and revise floor plans, interior elevations, and site plans using established standards and templates
• Create and maintain as-built drawings, lot fits, and community-specific site plans
• Apply redlines and revisions from Construction, Engineering, and Field teams with accuracy and efficiency
• Maintain and update CAD standards, blocks, and libraries to ensure consistency across all plans
• Review drawings for completeness and compliance prior to release
• Support Marketing and Operations by preparing plan-based documentation from existing standards
• Work within defined processes and timelines to support high-volume residential production

Benefits

• Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed