Quality Assurance Drafter

At Smith Douglas Homes, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life by creating opportunities for homeownership. We believe that mission starts with our people.

When you join Smith Douglas Homes, you become part of a team that is committed to doing the right thing, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. We foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect—where every team member has the opportunity to make an impact and grow their career.

Join us and help build more than homes. Help build opportunities, communities, and a future you can be proud of.

This position is responsible for conducting quality assurance (QA) review of construction plans as well as maintaining notes on working drawings and documenting standard drafting procedures. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week).

Essential Functions:  Core duties or tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job.

• Review and redline construction plans for QA, per company standards and checklists
• Use and maintain checklists for lot specific plans, new master plans and special projects
• Edit DWG files in AutoCAD Architecture and LotSpec 3rd party software
• Utilize Autodesk Design Review software to communicate redlines to the Drafters
• Keep up with the production needs per the Product Development schedule – all work to be completed on time
• Ensure quality control on all work
• Assist Product Development Coordinator with reviewing and compiling digital packets for Drafters
• Communicate with Affiliate contacts on discrepancies with Sales documents

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education:  Education related to Architecture or Construction

Experience:  Minimum of 1 year of AutoCAD experience in residential construction

Technical/Professional Skills:

• Ability to read construction plans, good math skills (geometry, area and volume calculations)
• An understanding of the structural elements of homebuilding, construction installation means and methods
• Knowledge of residential construction techniques, construction documents, and building codes

Computer Skills:  AutoCAD Architecture, Microsoft Office, (Quality Assurance Drafter will be trained to use LotSpec software)

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

• Reading
• Writing
• Analytical Ability
• Detail oriented and highly accurate

Work Environment:

• Verbal contact w/others
• Work with computer and office equipment

Social/Interpersonal Traits:

• Initiative
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Careful attention to details
• Thoroughness in following instructions
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Good follow-through skills
• Extremely sensitive to deadline & time restraints

SDH Management Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to [email protected].

An offer of employment for this role is contingent upon the successful completion of  background check and drug screening. We are a certified Drug Free Workplace.