Blueprint Reviewer / CAD Technician

Keller North America, Inc.•Houston, TX

9d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Suncoast Post-Tension Ltd, a Keller Company, is an established post tension and rebar manufacturing company that has been in business for over 30 years. We supply construction related materials to builders from one of our eight manufacturing facilities in the US. We are looking for a CAD Drafter / Detailer to join our team near Houston, TX! In this position, you will be responsible for the design and placement drawings for post-tensioned concrete structures. We are willing to train recent graduates or those with experience in AutoCAD. You do not need to be a pro to become a part of the team! We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and basic AutoCAD skills. With support from our experienced staff, you will help develop solutions for project-specific needs. Additional responsibilities include preparing budget estimates, reviewing and analyzing drawings, and gathering and organizing project information.

Requirements

Strong math abilities and multitasking skills
Ability to read and interpret plans
Solid technical aptitude
Commercial awareness and judgment
High attention to detail
A proactive, “get-it-done” mindset
Ability to meet tight schedules and deadlines

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of relevant experience and/or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or a related field
Strong organizational skills; reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with computers and technical software
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Basic AutoCAD skills

Responsibilities

Create drawing submittal schedules based on the customer’s construction. requirements and monitor progress required to maintain schedule.
Identifying any construction problems and implement solutions.
Producing installation drawings and calculations according to contract documents.
Applying revisions to placement drawings and calculations according to comments on approved drawings and/or structural revisions.
Identifying revisions that require contract change orders.
Material takeoff for change order process.
Issuing placement drawings for construction prior to material fabrication.
Material take off support and back up bar for fabrication
Through CAD software, we outline: Post tension type, Cable Lengths, Cable abundance, Cable elongation, Strand Lists (A client and material use chart used to summarize the above), Cable stressing directions and Tendency, Structure size, Trench width (generally specified), Cable Spacing (by standard or specified), Detail markers, Reference dimensions (for construction use), Construction joint or dead-end placement (when it’s not specified), Rebar use areas (when necessary)
Maintaining electronic copies of all submittals and correspondence according to company policy.
Other duties as assigned