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Construction CAD Designer/Drafter

janottaherner

Skills

Required

  • CAD
  • architectural drafting
  • computer-aided design
  • sketching

Preferred

  • Revit
  • design drawings

Construction CAD Designer/Drafter Company: Janotta & Herner Reports to: Director of Design FLSA: Hourly Proud to Be Recognized as One of Crain's 2026 Best Places to Work in Ohio! ​​​​​​​ Join our 100% employee-owned company and be part of a team recognized for its workplace culture and commitment to employees.

Construction CAD Designer/Drafter will collaborate with J&H Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, Superintendents and Clients as assigned by the Design Department Director. Will be responsible to plan, coordinate and create complete construction drawings for assigned projects.

About janottaherner

  • JHI Group has two divisions, Janotta & Herner, and Firelands Fabrication.
  • Janotta & Herner is northern Ohio’s true design/build general contractor, headquarters in Monroeville Oh.
  • Founded by an Architect and a Building Contractor in 1962, Janotta & Herner has embodied true Design Build Construction from the beginning.
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  • Firelands Fabrication is a 72,000 SF steel fabrication shop located in New London, Oh.
  • Firelands Fabrication is dedicated to meeting all our client’s structural and miscellaneous steel needs on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards in the industry.
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Responsibilities

  • Meet with the project team to develop & fully understand the design requirements of the project.
  • Analyze and identify project risks.
  • Gather and assemble the necessary measurements, dimensions or other information required to complete the drawings.
  • Provide the team with practical design recommendations based on the project requirements, budget, site and recent trends.
  • Proficiently use CAD and/or Revit to produce construction grade drawing sets.
  • Prepare preliminary design drawings for work acquisition and bidding.
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or certification program in architectural drafting, or similar.
  • 5-10 years of experience is preferred.
  • Proficient in computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • General knowledge of building design, specifications, codes, and structural analysis.
  • Ability to apply the fundamentals of sketching and design.
  • Mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  • Great analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

  • JHI Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, life, and disability insurance Paid time off and paid holidays Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) with match HSA, FSA & Dependent Care FSA

Working Conditions

This role involves working in an office environment generally during the hours of 7:00am-4:30pm. Additional overtime may be required to meet project goals or deadlines. Occasionally, flexibility in working hours will be needed based on events and business needs.