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Electrical Draftsman

ColonialWebb Contractors Company, Richmond, VA, United States


The Draftsman is responsible for assisting the Designers with generating CAD documents, project coordination drawings, working shop drawings, and any documents to support shop and construction operations.

Who we are:
At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb:

Market, competitive wages based on experience

Opportunities for career growth, training, and development

401(k) plan with a generous company match

Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave

Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance

Life and accidental death insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability insurance

Employee referral incentives

A day in the life:

Coordinates and details work efficiently and in accordance with plans and specifications, and ColonialWebb fabrication standards. Advises the respective Project Manager as conflicts

Documents and provides marked up submittals to Project Manager showing any modifications, or discrepancies related to inline duct and piping devices. This includes, but is not limited to fire, smoke, opposed blade and control dampers on the air side, control valves and in line specialty devices related to the pipe and plumbing

Works in a collaborative manner with the respective Project Manager to reduce cost of installation through efficient layout and acceptable changes to contract drawings. Project Management has the authority to direct changes in

Creates an efficient layout by eliminating unnecessary duct, pipe, and fittings during

Monitors and reports to the respective Project Manager when coordination and detailing requires work above and beyond that indicated on the contract

Attends job meetings as requested by the Project Advises Virtual Construction Manager when required to attend jobsite meetings.

Provides training and support to new and existing detailers in the use of computerized detailing software and equipment, as required.

Contacts the Virtual Construction Manager as conflicts in direction or priority

Reviews and makes familiar all project documents and thoroughly understand scope of

Provides accurate estimates for completion of assignments to the Virtual Construction

Visits job sites as necessary to complete work

Attends meetings—i.e., project turnover and manufacturing meetings for new and existing projects—as requested by Virtual Construction Manager required by

Other duties as assigned by Virtual Construction Manager.

You should have:

Basic understanding of his/her trade (mechanical pipe, plumbing, electrical or sheet metal) relative to commercial and industrial construction

High school diploma or equivalent

Able to read and understand contract drawings, specs, and

Possess basic computer skills, (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Experience in CAD, Revit detailing and

Experience with 3D

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with customers

Possess the ability to work on multiple projects and meet project deadlines

Able to work from jobsite environment on

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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