Drafting Supervisor

Steele Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Design Manager, the Drafting Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Drafting team and Technical Services clerks. This role ensures that project completion meets customer quality standards, specifications, and delivery requirements, in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position is based in West Allis, WI and is an onsite opportunity.

Requirements

Associates degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting, Structural Drawing, or related field required.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible related experience.
Proficiency working with AutoCAD 2016 or higher.
Familiarity with 3D CAD systems, Tekla preferred.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required.
Understanding of engineering processes.
Familiarity with engineering information and data sources.
Clear understanding of bills of material, drawings, design data, and design standards is necessary.
Ability to read and interpret complex specifications is required.
Fluent in product design principles and the production of structural and mechanical components and systems.
Problem-solving ability to analyze results, identify opportunities, and create solutions.
Strong communicator of business progress, both written and verbal.
Effectively establishes priorities and responds to multiple responsibilities and corporate timelines.
Strong talent developer, including goals, regular progress reviews, career planning, coaching, training, and plans for development.
Planning and time management skills: Ability to work under tight deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work assignments to Drafters and Clerks in alignment with customer and organization schedules.
Review the completed work of the Drafters assigned to the project for adherence to customer specifications and technical proficiency, and approve the work before submittal.
Own the Truck Book schedule and ensure that Operations and Project Managers receive required installation packages on time.
Act as a technical resource and mentor to Leads, Drafters, Structural Designers, and clerks to address and resolve inquiries and problems.
Address and resolve the day-to-day needs and concerns of team members.
Coordinate, plan, and lead Drafters and Tech Services Clerks team meetings.
Complete annual performance evaluations for Drafters and Clerks.
Coach and train team members, facilitate staff development, and set goals.
Define and track metrics.
Provide status reporting.
Report project risks (e.g., schedules, rework) in a timely manner.
Achieve team and organizational goals.
Interview and hire new employees.
Delegate tasks to Team Leads as appropriate/necessary.
Participate in Kick-off Meetings.
Participate on cross-functional teams to ensure continuous improvement of processes, methods, productivity, and quality while reducing costs.
Maintain technical competency and stay current on new technology and trends in the industry.
Ensure the completion of all required status reports, metrics, project libraries, paperwork, records, and documentation.
Ensure compliance with all safety and work rules and regulations.