Drafting Supervisor jobs in Metairie, LA

About the Company

RNGD (a Palmisano Company) is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional teams currently in Nashville and Huntsville.

About the Role

We are seeking a candidate for the role of Drafting Engineer who possesses a comprehensive background in submittal creation for 
architectural fabrication, including shop drawings and detailing. Our organization has fostered a team-driven approach to the submittal 
process, fostering seamless communication and synergy between our internal team members and esteemed clients. In this role, proficiency 
in communication, keen attention to detail, unwavering accuracy, self-motivation, and the capacity to thrive under demanding timelines 
are vital attributes. 
 
Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure the timely and impeccable execution of each project, adhering to the 
  highest standards of quality.
• Maintain unwavering focus and productivity, consistently meeting or surpassing project deadlines.
• Thoroughly analyze and interpret architectural drawings and specifications, carefully verifying dimensions and design 
  intent.
• Utilize a variety of software and tools, such as Rhino 3D, SketchUp, and AutoCAD, to create high-quality 2D and 3D 
  architectural shop drawings.
• Facilitate coordination with RNGD's internal team members, including Project Managers, Shop Foreman, and Custom 
  Fabricators, throughout the process of shop drawing creation.
• Provide valuable support to Project Managers, ensuring that RNGD's tolerances and intricate details are meticulously maintained during fabrication and installation, based on the curated shop drawings. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in fabrication shop drawing creation or related fields such as architecture, engineering, and construction.
• Proficiency in using Rhino 3D, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience (or familiarity) with the Adobe Suite and Bluebeam Revu.
• Background in millwork shop fabrication techniques and methods a plus.

Core Competencies

• Possesses a passion for big-picture thinking and problem-solving while having the ability and experience to implement 
  solutions directly.
• Embraces our "Team of Teams" philosophy, recognizing that our greatest achievements are realized through synergistic 
  efforts.
• Exhibits an unwavering drive to achieve goals and is willing to go the extra mile to consistently deliver exceptional 
  results.  
• Will actively contribute to the team’s success by assisting in any capacity required while maintaining a humble 
  demeanor.