CAD Drafter – Builder Services

Exacta Land Surveyors

. Prepare and review calculations and staking drawings for residential construction projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing and reviewing calculations and staking drawings for residential construction projects, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in CAD software, particularly Civil 3D, and skilled in managing multiple drafting projects while adhering to deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CAD ExperienceCivil 3D ProficiencySurveying CalculationsAttention to DetailProject Management

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Hard Skills

Drafting ExperienceMathematical SkillsAnalytical SkillsDrawing PreparationBoundary DrawingFoundation CalculationsStaking DrawingsDiscrepancy IdentificationDirt Quantity CalculationsAs-Built Surveys

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam PlayerClient-Service OrientationCommunication SkillsFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareCloud-Based SolutionsE-TechnologySTARS

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED DiplomaAssociates DegreeTechnical Degree

Industry Keywords

Residential ConstructionLand SurveyingConstruction SurveyingCivil EngineeringSite PlansRecorded PlatsDrafting Manager

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review calculations and staking drawings for residential construction projects
Review foundation closures, including square, rotation, and setbacks
Review and add interior walls to slabs based on client staking requests
Perform calculations and prepare Plot & Drive staking drawings
Draw property boundaries and adjust boundaries to aerial imagery
Calculate search points for property corners
Draw and verify proposed foundations
Place houses based on third-party site plans
Calculate foundation offsets
Prepare calculations and drawings for additions
Create master staking drawings for new subdivisions
Compare recorded plats with CAD files and identify discrepancies
Add centerline control and label recorded plats
Upload completed files into STARS
Create separate drawing surfaces for dirt quantity calculations
Prepare and distribute completed dirt calculations to client contacts
Prepare closing as-built surveys for Rockford
Work under the supervision of the Drafting Manager
Manage multiple residential construction drafting projects and meet deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of high school diploma/GED diploma required
Associates / Technical Degree or higher preferred
4+ years of successful job-related professional drafting experience in the surveying industry
Applied CAD experience
Proven professional skill sets including Civil 3D and survey experience
Experience with CAD drafting and/or surveying calculations
Ability to read and interpret site plans, construction plans, and recorded plats
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to identify discrepancies between drawings, plats, and field information
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Comfortable learning client-specific procedures and software
Proficient in the independent application and use of job-related software, e-technology, and cloud-based solutions
Ability to communicate and respond to questions professionally and knowledgeably
Assertive problem-solver and action-oriented team player
Flexible, positive, client-service-oriented attitude
Construction surveying, land surveying, civil engineering, or residential construction experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for advancement
Training provided on specific workflows, software, client requirements, and the Rockford process
Remote work option
Work preferably in Eastern or Central time zones