Architectural CAD Drafter - Neal Communities at Neal Communities

Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties! We’re looking for an experienced Architectural CAD Drafter to join our team in Sarasota! As part of our dynamic and collaborative in-house Drafting team, you’ll play a vital role in producing detailed residential construction documents and plan specifications for permits and customer options. Our team is passionate about delivering an exceptional home-buying experience, from concept to completion.

This position is on-site at our Sarasota office and is not a remote role.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES:

• The People! We take tremendous pride in making a positive difference in our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our business
• Outstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Excellent Compensation Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
• Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Service Awards
• Vendor Discount Program

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create production plans from the sales contract, assist in standard plans as needed, and as-built structural design
• Provide timely and accurate floor plans and interior elevations to create design catalogs
• Create and update all site plan information, including but not limited to creating as-built site plans and lot fits for all communities
• Maintain CAD standards and blocks and ensure all standard plans comply before releasing
• Assist in creating marketing documentation Form Standards
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Three to five years of residential construction AutoCAD drafting experience is required
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, building codes, and construction methods
• Excellent proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and blueprints
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in design documentation
• Proficient with MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other team members

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephones
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion
• May occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace Employer.

Neal Communities and its affiliated entities work with a limited group of approved recruiting partners under a signed agreement.  We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or inquiries from other third-party agencies.  Any resumes submitted without a current, signed recruiting agreement in place will be treated as direct applications, and Neal Communities and its affiliates will not pay any associated fees.

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