NOT A REMOTE JOB

Location: 511 East Frontage Rd, Highway, LA 70647
Applicants should live within 50 miles of Lake Charles or Iowa

AutoCAD Construction Designer / Drafting Specialist

Company: Mallett Buildings

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person Only

Mallett Buildings is seeking an experienced Construction Designer / Drafting Specialist with strong AutoCAD experience to join our growing construction team.

Our company produces 20–30 buildings per week, so we need someone who can manage multiple design projects while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

This role plays a key part in ensuring our construction plans are accurate, detailed, and ready for field crews.

This is not a remote position. This role is fully in-person at our office.

Responsibilities

Create and revise construction drawings using AutoCAD
Develop building layouts and construction plans
Coordinate with project managers and field crews
Review plans carefully to minimize design errors
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ensure plans meet building codes and construction requirements
Maintain production timelines in a high-volume construction environment

Required Qualifications

3–5 years experience in construction drafting or building design
Strong proficiency with AutoCAD
Experience using Excel
Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Preferred Qualifications

Residential construction design experience
Commercial building design experience
Experience with SmartBuild
Experience with metal buildings or structural framing

Salary

$80,000 – $85,000 depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location Requirement

Applicants should live within 50 miles of Lake Charles or Iowa, Louisiana and be able to work on-site at our office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you able to work in-person in Highway, Louisiana Monday–Friday?

Experience:

Construction Drafting: 3 years (Required)
AutoCAD: 3 years (Required)
Residential Drafting: 3 years (Preferred)
Commercial Drafting: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Mallett Buildings

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