Project Draftsman Coordinator

U.S Bridge•Cambridge, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Bridge is a bridge fabricator and general contractor with a primary focus on the public sector. It is a company founded on family values and is committed to building quality products that exceed the expectations of the owner and the public, in the safest manner possible for the employees, while doing so in a family-friendly work environment. A Project Draftsman Coordinator manages technical drawings and documentation for construction and industrial projects. They collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure projects are completed on time and to specifications.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of drafting experience specifically within the steel bridge fabrication or heavy structural steel industry
Ability to read and interpret contract plans and project specifications
Proficiency in drafting software

Responsibilities

Develop detailed shop and erection drawings for steel bridge components including girders, trusses, cross-frames, and connection details
Interpret structural engineering plans, sketches, and specifications to produce accurate construction documents
Maintain project documentation
Communicate with project teams, stakeholders, and clients
Identify and resolve project issues
Manage the quality of subcontract drafting resources
Create shop drawings using the established library of materials and shapes
Manage and coordinate the shop drawing submittal schedule to ensure timely delivery and compliance with project milestones
Review and approve shop drawings to ensure conformance with company quality standards, requirements, and applicable specifications
Maintain and track the status of all shop drawing submissions, revisions, and approvals
Ensure all drawing revisions are properly documented, and revision histories are accurately maintained
Serve as the primary point of contact for offshore drafting team product lines
Communicate design intent, project requirements, and quality expectations clearly to external drafters