Job Description

Head Architectural Drafter

Commercial | Industrial | Agricultural Construction

Position Overview

The Head Architectural Drafter is responsible for leading the preparation, development, and coordination of architectural drawings and construction documents for commercial, industrial, and agricultural projects. This individual will work closely with architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and clients to translate project concepts into accurate, detailed, and constructible plans.

The ideal candidate is an experienced drafting professional with strong technical skills, an understanding of construction methods, and the ability to manage drafting priorities, coordinate design details, and maintain quality standards across multiple projects. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of drafting operations while contributing to a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Key ResponsibilitiesArchitectural Drafting & Design

• Develop detailed architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details for commercial, industrial, and agricultural buildings.

• Prepare construction documents from preliminary concepts, sketches, design specifications, and engineering information.

• Create and revise site plans, building layouts, structural details, wall sections, and other project drawings as required.

• Translate design concepts into accurate, practical, and buildable construction documents.

• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project specifications.

• Incorporate design changes, field measurements, and revisions throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain organized drawing files, document revisions, and project records.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, estimators, and construction teams to ensure drawings align with project requirements.

• Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans.

• Identify potential design conflicts, discrepancies, and constructability issues before construction begins.

• Communicate with internal teams and external consultants to resolve drafting and design questions.

• Assist with interpreting building codes, zoning requirements, and applicable construction standards.

• Support projects from initial planning and design development through permitting, construction, and project completion.

Drafting Leadership & Quality Control

• Lead and coordinate drafting activities across multiple projects.

• Establish and maintain drafting standards, drawing templates, and documentation procedures.

• Review drawings prepared by other drafting team members to ensure accuracy and consistency.

• Manage drafting schedules, priorities, and deadlines to support overall project schedules.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to drafting personnel as needed.

• Identify opportunities to improve drafting workflows, documentation quality, and overall efficiency.

• Ensure drawings are properly organized, updated, and distributed to the appropriate project teams.

Construction & Field Support

• Work with construction personnel to understand project requirements and address field-related design questions.

• Review field measurements and existing conditions to ensure drawing accuracy.

• Assist with resolving discrepancies between construction documents and actual site conditions.

• Revise drawings to reflect approved changes and updated project requirements.

• Support the preparation of permit drawings, fabrication details, and construction packages as needed.

• Help ensure designs consider practical construction methods, material requirements, and project functionality.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.