Structural Drafter Goals and Objectives Examples
Produce accurate 2D and 3D structural drawings.
Meet all project deadlines.
Adhere to industry codes and standards.
Collaborate with engineers to develop designs.
Improve efficiency in drafting processes.
Keep up-to-date with latest software and technology.
Maintain communication with team members.
Provide support for design changes.
Assist with site visits and analysis.
Ensure accuracy of bill of materials.
Utilize proper layering and naming conventions.
Display strong attention to detail.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Attend training sessions for continued growth.
Update drafting standards as necessary.
Work closely with fabrication team.
Identify potential design issues early on.
Monitor quality control of drawings.
Seek out feedback from team members and supervisors.
Present ideas for process improvement.
Efficiently manage workload.
Attend client meetings when necessary.
Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
Continuously expand knowledge of industry trends.
Enhance problem-solving skills.
Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
Apply engineering concepts to drafting work.
Develop new ways to streamline drafting procedures.
Prioritize tasks effectively.
Accurately interpret sketches and notes from engineers.
Maintain organization of project files and documents.
Display strong time management skills.
Collaborate with other departments when needed.
Contribute to a positive team environment.
Identify errors in designs and suggest corrections.
Use best practices for dimensioning and scaling drawings.
Offer creative solutions to design challenges.
Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and vendors.
Ensure all drawings are properly labeled, dated, and stored.
Demonstrate understanding of various construction methods.
Create detailed shop drawings for manufacturing processes.
Perform detailed checks on all drawings prior to submission.
Effectively communicate project status updates to team members and management.
Create accurate illustration or diagrams of complex systems or structures.
Collaborate with other drafters on project work.
Work independently without supervision if required.
Provide assistance during assembly of manufactured items or structures by producing detailed instructions or documents.
Use BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to represent buildings or parts of buildings in a manner than can be understood by architects, engineers or other construction professionals.
Comply with all applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures during project site visits.
Handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and focus on details.
Monitor adherence to the quality assurance program for all drawings.
Offer technical guidance and support to team members or clients concerning structural design or modifications based on drafts.
Participate actively in team meetings, group activities, and brainstorming sessions.
Track progress against established plans and adjust as necessary to meet goals.
Verify completeness and correctness of all drafts before final submission.
Review all vendor documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with specifications.
Resolve any discrepancies identified in vendor documentation.
Coordinate with engineers on assigned projects to ensure effective flow of information.
Complete all work within established timelines.
Support manufacturing operations through preparation of production drawings for machined parts, sheet metal parts or assemblies.
Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafters regarding standard drafting techniques, CAD modeling tools, and drafting procedures per company guidelines.
Ensure compliance with company and customer drafting standards.
Ensure that all revisions are incorporated into the final products on time.
Evaluate alternative methods for cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
Attend training classes to keep up-to-date on new releases or features of CAD software applications used for drafting work.
Develop guidelines for multi-discipline drawing coordination across relevant teams.
Initiate and lead meetings related to drawing coordination among multiple disciplines or trades - as required.
Engage in pre-construction design reviews with architects, engineers, construction managers or other stakeholders involved in the project.
Manage the drafting team’s workflow and ensure deadlines are met according to specific project timelines.
Consult with engineers and architects about design requirements, specifications, and objectives - as needed.
Keep abreast of technological advances in the drafting field, including hardware/software improvements or automation.
Develop templates, symbols, linetypes or custom commands that can be reused company-wide across different projects.
Partner with the test engineering team to ensure testing fixtures can be accurately produced from drawings/drafts.
Use industry-specific terminology in drafting work so that others in the field can readily identify drawing elements/components/parts.
Prepare reports of completed work detailing tasks accomplished & hours spent on each task for management review - as required.
Prepare presentation materials such as slideshows or graphics showing completed work for client presentations & management review - as needed.
Participate in the development of scope, estimates, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and risk assessments per departmental guidelines - as required.
Provide support to the proposal development team by providing estimates of hours required for drafting work on upcoming projects - as needed.
Remain updated about legislation, regulations or codes impacting structural drafting work at local/regional/national levels.
Continually update one's skillset by attending conferences, workshops or training courses so as to be more proficient in different aspects of structural drafting works.