Senior Residential Drafter (U.S. Wood-Frame / Stick-Frame)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Direct Hire)
Target Start Period: November 2026 (Phase 1 onboarding)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Standard Time / MST, with early release on Fridays)
Location: 100% Remote (Accepting candidates across Latin America, Eastern Europe, India, and the Philippines)
Compensation Range: $2,000 – $4,000 USD / month (~$24,000 – $48,000 USD / year, dependent on region, skills, and depth of U.S. residential experience)

About the Company

Our client is a growing residential design and architectural drafting firm specializing in high-quality construction documentation, floor plans, and framing details for custom homes and residential developments across North America. Known for precision, buildability, and structural accuracy, we partner with state-side builders, contractors, and designers to translate architectural visions into clean, permit-ready drawing sets.

As we expand our production capacity and prepare for an upcoming large-scale client rollout, we are seeking a seasoned Senior Residential Drafter with specialized experience in U.S. wood-frame (stick-frame) construction to join our remote team.

Role Overview

As a Senior Residential Drafter, you will play a central role in producing detailed, production-grade residential construction documents. Working in close collaboration with our U.S.-based lead drafter and project team, you will turn design concepts, sketches, and client redlines into fully realized, permit-ready architectural packages.

The primary requirement for this role is extensive, practical knowledge of U.S. residential stick-frame framing and assembly standards. You must understand how a house goes together on-site—from foundations and wall assemblies to joists, rafters, and trusses—and be able to draft clean, buildable sets without needing basic framing rules explained.

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Documentation & Plan Production

Develop complete, permit-ready residential drawing sets, including floor plans, foundation plans, roof plans, exterior/interior elevations, and cross-sections.
Draft detailed structural framing plans tailored specifically to U.S. wood-frame (stick-frame) construction techniques.
Incorporate dimensional specifications, wall callouts, structural framing notes, window/door schedules, and weather-proofing details accurately into CAD packages.
Convert architectural concepts, rough sketches, and redline sets into structured, production-grade drawing packages.
Ensure all technical outputs align with standard U.S. residential building codes and regional construction logic.

2. Stick-Frame Detailing & Structural Logic

Apply deep understanding of timber framing, floor joist layouts, shear walls, load paths, and roof truss systems to all plans.
Draft connection details, including wall-to-foundation joints, floor-to-wall interfaces, roof overhangs, and header/post configurations.
Identify framing discrepancies or structural conflicts early in the process and propose practical, buildable solutions.

3. Collaboration & Workflow

Coordinate daily with the U.S. Lead Drafter to review project scopes, clarify technical requirements, and execute check-set revisions.
Maintain clean CAD file structures, layer standards, block libraries, and organized project templates.
Maintain clear communication during standard MST business hours to ensure smooth project handoffs.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of dedicated professional experience in residential architectural drafting and construction documentation.
Proven experience drafting for U.S. residential stick-frame (wood-frame) construction—this is a strict requirement.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or flexible experience with residential CAD tools like SoftPlan or Chief Architect (Revit experience is welcome, but lightweight residential tools are preferred).
Strong understanding of North American residential building codes, conventional framing logic, and structural detailing.
Fluent written and spoken English communication skills for seamless remote collaboration and daily updates.
High technical precision, spatial awareness, and strong attention to drafting detail.
Reliable high-speed internet connection and a workstation capable of running residential CAD software smoothly.
Availability to work full-time hours overlapping with Mountain Standard Time (MST) business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience drafting directly for U.S. home builders, framing contractors, or residential architecture firms.
Hands-on experience or familiarity with SoftPlan, Chief Architect, Bluebeam, or Rhino.
Formal educational background in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Technology, or Drafting (an architectural license is NOT required).
Bilingual skills (e.g., English / Spanish or English / Portuguese) are a beneficial plus.

Software & Tools Used

Primary CAD Software: AutoCAD, Chief Architect, or SoftPlan
Document & Markup: Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat, or PDF tools
Collaboration & Storage: Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom / Microsoft Teams

What This Role Offers

Stable, Long-Term Opportunity: Full-time, permanent remote position (not short-term contract/freelance work).
Phased Growth & Leadership: Immediate involvement in scaling up capacity for major upcoming residential development rollouts, backed by an experienced U.S. lead drafter.
Competitive Compensation: Generous monthly USD salary based on region and experience level ($2,000 – $4,000 USD / month).
Balanced Schedule: Standard Monday through Friday business hours with early finishes on Fridays.

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