Drafting Manager

Drafting Manager

Steel

Construction

Columbia, MD

We are currently looking for a Drafting Manager to join a client that we have in the Columbia, MD area.

The Drafting Manager is responsible for overseeing the drafting department while actively producing detailed construction drawings for commercial steel structures and envelope systems. This individual will manage a team of drafters. The Drafting Manager plays a key role in ensuring that design intent, constructability, and quality are aligned in every project.

Key Responsibilities

Team leadership & Management

Lead, mentor, and supervise the drafting team, including workload assignment, performance reviews, and skills development

Establish drafting standards, quality checks, and drawing protocols to ensure consistency

Collaborate with project managers, engineers and field teams to ensure constructible designs

Identify and implement process improvements and software optimizations to improve department productivity

Forecast staffing needs based on project pipeline and work with HR to recruit and onboard talent Hands-On Drafting & Technical Execution

Prepare, modify, and review detailed shop drawings, erection plans, and fabrication drawings for steel structures, envelope systems (ACM, IMP, corrugated metal), and custom components

Translate architectural and engineering designs into buildable, field ready drawings

Work with CADand BIM platforms to support multiple simultaneous projects

Ensure drawing compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and client requirements

Provide support during submittal, revision, and as built phases of project lifecycle

Experience developing a book of standardized details is desired but not necessary

Other duties as assigned Qualifications

7+ years of experience in drafting experience in commercial steel construction or building envelopes

2+ years of team leadership or supervisory experience in a drafting or design environment

dvanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Tekla, or equivalent 3D modeling tools

Strong understanding of steel detailing, fabrication practices, and construction sequencing

bility to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings

Excellent communication and organizational skills

ssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred If you would like to learn more about this opportunity contact Luther at