Drafter at Prospiant

About Our Company - Prospiant represents the agriculture technology business portfolio of Gibraltar Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROCK), and is the leading U.S.-based provider of turnkey controlled environment agriculture (CEA) solutions for growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The company has expertise in custom-designed, manufactured, and installed greenhouses for research, education, and retail garden centers.

Prospiant embodies long-term stability with the unmatched financial strength and end-to-end expertise of our heritage brands; gained during more than 150 years of combined business success. Our customers rely on our expertise to succeed in these markets:

• Produce — growers of fruits and vegetables located closer to grocery retailers and restaurants they supply
• Commercial — growers of flowers and plants as well as greenhouses for educational, research and institutional organizations and retail businesses

We are trusted AgTech experts partnering to grow a prosperous and sustainable world. Our success in the produce, commercial, and cannabis markets couldn't be possible without our employees' commitment to our core values - Make It Better, Make It Right, Make It Together, and Make An Impact.

• Make It Better - Challenges our way of thinking every day to exceed the needs of our customers and improve our business and workplace. Raises the bar and sets new standards.
• Make It Right - Cares about doing the right thing for fellow employees, customers, and our communities. Holds high standards of ethics and safety and includes others. Does not look the other way when something is amiss.
• Make It Together - Works collaboratively with others, across the organization, and with our customers. Fosters a culture that is inclusive of different perspectives and experiences.
• Make An Impact - Approaches work and life with an intent to drive change and make a difference for our customers, investors, and community.

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American AgTech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science, and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Position Summary:

The Preconstruction Drafter will prepare quality representative renderings of proposed greenhouses, related equipment and support structures. Renderings will assist the Sales Team with visuals for customer consumption and the Estimating Team for scope clarity. The Drafter will be responsible for creating representational renderings for multiple projects on a continuous basis to meet proposal and estimating deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create photorealistic 3D renderings and visualizations of Prospiant greenhouse product lines and equipment in preparation for inclusion into proposals for clients/customers, contractually required rendering for submittals and/or customer fund raising efforts.
• Work closely with Sales, Designers and Preconstruction Management teams to refine renderings based on feedback
• Assist with creating Prospiant marketing material content.
• Help maintain and organize rendering assets, libraries, and templates
• Perform basic design and drafting assignments as requested by Preconstruction Manager
• Participate/aid in layouts and elevation features based on reviewing and compiling information from Sales Team documentation.
• Use all available resources to provide professional and accurate documents within the established time frame.
• Commit to continuous growth and improvement of professional and personal skills.
• Monitor, minimize, and focus on hours spent on all projects.
• Communicate with Engineers, Sales, Preconstruction and Project Managers in a professional manner.
• Provides ideas and helps others to implement continuous improvement initiatives identified in yearly and long-term goals.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist in estimating and proposal reviews with Sales, Estimating and Pre-Construction Team to ensure alignment with renderings.
• Participate in CAD software driven material lists, estimating and materials takeoffs/forecasting.
• Participate in integrating automated basic rending creation via project information data sheets created by Sales.

Position Qualifications:

• Degree, or currently pursuing, in Architecture, Interior Design, Visualization, or related field.
• In lieu of professional degree: Experience drafting in Architectural Firm, Fabrication or Construction Industries will be considered
• 2+ years' experience in Design and Fabrication preferred (less experience could be considered).
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software such as SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, V-Ray, Lumion, Enscape, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, or others.
• Basic animation or walkthrough experience for VR platforms
• Experience applying standard drafting techniques to develop complete and consistent representative renderings sets ready for design and fabrication design team utilization.
• Understanding of the Architectural design and construction processes.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of the team
• Other basic software technical skills: MS Office, Excel, AutoCAD, Inventor, Bluebeam, Navisworks and Procore.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for design, composition, and lighting
• Portfolio showcasing rendering and visualization work (student work accepted)

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.