Senior Draftsperson - TGW - Drafting

March 28, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Drafting Supervisor is responsible for working closely with the Senior Drafting Manager – East/West for overseeing the drafting process, ensuring quality work is delivered within set timelines and budgets. They will lead a team of drafters, providing guidance and direction on project requirements, design standards, and technical specifications. Is the ‘go to’ person on the management of day-to-day projects and helps drive performance improvement by mentoring and coaching others.

DIRECT AND/OR INDIRECT REPORTS

Team of Job Captains and Drafters (Junior to senior levels)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Management/Supervision/Leadership

• Provide direction and support to the Project Management team ensuring key deliverables are achieved within the required timelines.
• Engage, motivate and give positive praise and recognition and establish a culture of inclusivity and respect.
• Provides mentoring support and guidance to junior members of the team, developing their knowledge and understanding.
• Schedules and assigns the workload of others ensuring project deliverables are achieved reporting any performance concerns or issues to the Senior Drafting Manager East/West.

Health and Safety

• Creates and influences the safety culture by leading by example as a mentor and model.
• Promotes safe working practices and demonstrates compliance with legislation.
• Address safety issues and concerns promptly ensuring employees follow policies and procedures.
• Reports any known workplace hazards or violations of the Act to the Senior Drafting Manager East/West.

Technical/Function

• Clarifies roles and responsibilities within the team to ensure all drafting accountabilities are understood by all and resources are allocated accordingly.
• Oversees the Document and Project Review Processes for Shop Drawings and facilitates team progress with assigned tasks.
• Provides comments to Architectural Drawing Review within specified timescales.
• Review architectural page turner and shop drawings page turner.
• Plan, oversee and execute drafting projects, including managing timelines, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, codes and standards.
• Review and approve all drafted plans and designs at each stage of the process and ensure these are to the required standards/technical specifications. Address any concerns or issues promptly.
• Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration and understanding of requirements, milestones, deadlines, etc.
• Provide input and recommendations on project/drafting scope and feasibility.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of drafting processes and systems.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, software, and technologies proposing new ideas and concepts with the aim of driving departmental performance and standards of improvement.
• Chair and participate in drafting meetings ensuring project deliverables and milestones are closely monitored and obstacles/issues addressed promptly.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on drafting principles and be the ‘go to’ expert in this field.
• Build strong relations with internal and external clients, customers, contractors, architects, etc by working collaboratively.

Internal/External Customer Service

• Work closely with key departments (e.g. Project Management Team) to ensure projects are delivered on time.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of drafting experience, including.
• Window-wall and Unitized wall experience is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in drafting software: Strong ability to work with AutoCAD and Revit and ability to read blueprints.

SKILLS

• Excellent communicator verbally and in written form.
• High level of attention to detail/detail oriented.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills (ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously).
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, codes and standards.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong Technical skills.
• Team player and mentor.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
• Physical Demands: This job may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working on a computer. Some travel may be required to visit job sites or attend meetings.

DEMONSTRATE COMPANY VALUES

• Do what you say – act with integrity so our customers and internal partners trust us to deliver results.
• Get it done – find solutions to ensure the job gets done right.
• Be better every day – take pride and be passionate about improving our business, safety, and quality and strive to be the best.
• Think big picture – think long-term, be strategic and have a vision. Your investment in our business, is critical to our success.
• Build strong relationships – value our employees, suppliers, and advisors as an essential part of our business. Develop and maintain strong relationships with our customers, contractors, and stakeholders.