Project Manager / Drafter NEW

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Express Employment
Job Description Job Description Express Employment Professionals Is Hiring a Drafter / Project Manager for a Manufacturing Company in the Architectural Building Products Industry!

Pay: $23.00 – $26.00/hour

️ Schedule: Monday-Friday

Hours: Full Time

Status: Full Time

Work Location: In Person

Are you a detail-driven Drafter who enjoys managing projects from start to finish? Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Drafter / Project Manager to join a growing manufacturing team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical drafting, project coordination, production support, customer communication, and problem solving. If you are comfortable working with AutoCAD, can read construction drawings, and thrive when managing multiple deadlines, we want to hear from you!

️ What We Look for in Our Drafter / Project Managers Qualifications

• Mandatory experience and proficiency with AutoCAD 2D

• AutoCAD 3D experience is a plus

• SolidWorks experience is helpful

• Bluebeam experience is helpful

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction drawings and specifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

• General knowledge of architectural design principles, fabrication, and construction methods

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Creative problem-solving abilities

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with minimal supervision

• Experience working with manufactured architectural products, fabrication, or construction-related products is highly desirable

️ Key Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and related software to prepare detailed shop and fabrication drawings

• Manage project submittals, revisions, and approval processes

• Create and maintain project-specific Bills of Materials

• Review architectural and structural drawings and specifications

• Coordinate with engineering resources for project-specific technical requirements

• Communicate with customers by phone and email to resolve technical questions and keep projects on schedule

• Coordinate project details between customers, engineering resources, production, and internal teams

• Create detailed fabrication and production release packages

• Track project progress, deadlines, revisions, and approvals

• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability

• Assist in identifying potential production or installation issues and developing practical solutions

• Maintain organized project documentation

• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines

• Support production teams by ensuring drawings, specifications, and material information are accurate and complete

• Perform other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who can think technically while keeping projects moving forward.

You should be confident working in AutoCAD, comfortable reading construction documents, and able to communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal production teams. Attention to detail is extremely important, as your drawings and project documentation will directly support fabrication, manufacturing, and final product quality.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of deadlines.

If you enjoy seeing a project move from drawing approval production completed product, this could be an excellent opportunity for you!

Education & Experience

• Two-year college or university degree in an Engineering discipline preferred

• Two to four years of related experience and/or training preferred

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

• AutoCAD experience is mandatory

• SolidWorks and Bluebeam experience is a plus

• Experience in architectural manufacturing, fabrication, construction products, or a related industry is highly desirable

Why You’ll Want to Apply

$23.00 – $26.00/hour

• Monday through Friday schedule

• Full-time opportunity

• In-person position

• Work on unique architectural manufacturing and construction-related projects

• Opportunity to utilize and expand your AutoCAD and technical drafting skills

• Combine drafting with project management, production coordination, and customer interaction

• Gain valuable experience supporting projects from design through manufacturing

• Opportunity to grow your technical and project management experience

If you have AutoCAD experience and are ready to take on a role where your drawings, problem solving, and project coordination directly support manufacturing, we want to meet you!

Benefits of Working with Express

Associates may qualify for:

• Holiday Pay

• Health Insurance (ACA compliant)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Direct Deposit

• Paid Sick Leave

Express can help you find the position that best fits your skills, and you never pay a fee for our services.

Why Express Employment Professionals?

We connect job seekers with roles that match their experience, career goals, and schedule needs. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, or flexible work, Express offers opportunities across:

Administrative
Light Industrial
Skilled Trades
Professional Roles

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our workforce.

Ways to Apply

Apply Online:

Submit your application to the Colorado Springs South location.

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