Architectural CAD Drafter - Neal Communities

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 business
* **Outstanding Benefits -**Health Care - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
* Excellent Compensation Package
* Employer Paid Life Insurance
* Supplemental Insurance
* Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
* 401(K) with Company Matching Contributions
* PTO & Paid Holidays
* Employer Paid ID Theft Protection
* Employee Home Purchase Discount Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Employee Wellness Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Pet Insurance
* Employee Service Awards
* Vendor Discount Program

**WHAT YOU'LL DO:**

* Produce construction-ready production drawings based on executed sales contracts and approved standard plans
* Draft and revise floor plans, interior elevations, and site plans using established standards and templates
* Create and maintain as-built drawings, lot fits, and community-specific site plans
* Apply redlines and revisions from Construction, Engineering, and Field teams with accuracy and efficiency
* Maintain and update CAD standards, blocks, and libraries to ensure consistency across all plans
* Review drawings for completeness and compliance prior to release
* Support Marketing and Operations by preparing plan-based documentation from existing standards
* Work within defined processes and timelines to support high-volume residential production
* *This role focuses on technical drafting and plan accuracy—not architectural design or conceptual work*

**THIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT IF YOU:**

* Prefer technical drafting over creative design
* Enjoy working from established standards and templates
* Like collaborating with Construction and Field teams
* Take pride in clean, accurate, buildable drawings

**WHAT YOU BRING:**

* 3–5 years of hands-on AutoCAD drafting experience in residential construction or homebuilding
* Strong ability to interpret redlines, construction documents, and builder standards
* Working knowledge of residential building codes, construction methods, and plan conventions
* High attention to detail and consistency in drawing updates and document control
* Comfortable working in a production-driven, deadline-oriented environment
* Proficiency with AutoCAD and basic Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
* Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Construction and other teams

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

* General sedentary work requiring the use of office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, scanners and telephones
* Position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, grasping, writing, typing, repetitive motions, hearing ability, visual acuity, and climbing stairs on occasion
* May occasionally lift and move up to 30 pounds

***We 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.*