Architectural CAD Drafter - Neal Communities

Job Description Neal Communities is proud to be recognized as the 2025 Top Workplace in Sarasota & Manatee Counties! We're looking for an experienced Architectural CAD Drafter to join our team in Sarasota! As part of our dynamic and collaborative in-house Drafting team, you'll play a vital role in producing detailed residential construction documents and plan specifications for permits and customer options. Our team is passionate about delivering an exceptional home-buying experience, from concept to completion.This position is on-site at our Sarasota office and is not a remote role.WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING AT NEAL COMMUNITIES:The People! We take tremendous pride in making a positive difference in our team's lives. Our employees are not just an asset to Neal Communities and its customers; they are essential to the success of our businessOutstanding Benefits - Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug CoverageExcellent Compensation PackageEmployer Paid Life InsuranceSupplemental InsuranceLong & Short-Term Disability Insurance401(K) with Company Matching ContributionsPTO & Paid HolidaysEmployer Paid ID Theft ProtectionEmployee Home Purchase Discount ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Pet InsuranceEmployee Service AwardsVendor Discount ProgramWHAT YOU'LL DO:Produce construction-ready production drawings based on executed sales contracts and approved standard plansDraft and revise floor plans, interior elevations, and site plans using established standards and templatesCreate and maintain as-built drawings, lot fits, and community-specific site plansApply redlines and revisions from Construction, Engineering, and Field teams with accuracy and efficiencyMaintain and update CAD standards, blocks, and libraries to ensure consistency across all plansReview drawings for completeness and compliance prior to releaseSupport Marketing and Operations by preparing plan-based documentation from existing standardsWork within defined processes and timelines to support high-volume residential productionThis role focuses on technical drafting and plan accuracy—not architectural design or conceptual workTHIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF YOU:Prefer technical drafting over creative designEnjoy working from established standards and templatesLike collaborating with Construction and Field teamsTake pride in clean, accurate, buildable drawingsWHAT YOU BRING:3–5 years of hands-on AutoCAD drafting experience in residential construction or homebuildingStrong ability to interpret redlines, construction documents, and builder standardsWorking knowledge of residential building codes, construction methods, and plan conventionsHigh attention to detail and consistency in drawing updates and document controlComfortable working in a production-driven, deadline-oriented environmentProficiency with AutoCAD and basic Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Construction and other teamsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephonesPosition requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasionMay occasionally lift and move up to 30 poundsWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.Neal Communities and its affiliated entities work with a limited group of approved recruiting partners under a signed agreement. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate referrals, or inquiries from other third-party agencies. Any resumes submitted without a current, signed recruiting agreement in place will be treated as direct applications, and Neal Communities and its affiliates will not pay any associated fees.This policy applies to all job postings across NealCareers.com and any other platforms where Neal Communities or its affiliated companies advertise open positions.