Drafting Manager

Love Where You Work

Metricon Homes, a leading multi award winning new home builder is committed to recruiting outstanding individuals who share our passion for delivering quality, service, leadership and award-winning living solutions for Australian families

This is a rare opportunity for a driven, experienced and productive Drafting Manager to be based in our Parkside Office and manage the Drafting team’s production of all customer drawings in accordance with company guidelines to meet accuracy, quality, quantity and time targets. Set and maintain the standard for The Drafting team, including adhering to procedures, developing staff, including remote teams and making recommendations for improvements to productivity. This Drafting Manager will be responsible for the divisions of Town Living (Medium Density), STC / Fast Track (Home Solution / ABC Homes).

Reporting to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Lead and support the Drafting Team and remote resources to produce all drawings and plans, while ensuring these meet the set quality, quantity and time targets

- Develop and foster a team culture that is positive, collaborative and reflects a can-do attitude

- Manage the production of drawings for Preliminary Contracts, Contracts, Variations and FC’s daily to ensure production within allowed timeframes, and in the event that jobs are not likely to be produced on time, ensure the relevant stakeholders are advised well ahead

- Liaise with the Operation Manager on workflow using applicable reports from the document control management system

- Provide support and solutions to the Sales teams to resolve design complications

- Working collaboratively with Operations Manager to manage changes in forecasts, ensuring the customer needs are maintained

- Lead, motivate and performance manage all staff in your team to ensure maximum productivity from each team member

- Ensure drafting staff are competent and knowledgeable with all software, IT systems, products, codes, standards and Policies applicable to the Drafting team

- Liaise with the Operations Manager to resolve any issues requiring the customer’s involvement or clarification

- Collate information relating to errors and inconsistencies in master drawings to provide feedback on the accuracy

- Ensure that the relationships with all internal departments, external customers, suppliers, agents and contractors are maintained and improved.

Metricon will offer you:

- Stylish and fun environment Parkside Office

- Metricon Homes – Australia's largest and #1 Home Builder for the 10th Consecutive Year

- A culture that celebrates YOU - We believe in creating an environment where you can truly be yourself

- Ongoing development - Access learning opportunities to help you grow and reach your full potential

- Mentoring & career growth- Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive team

- Perks that make a difference - Competitive salary, housing discounts, exclusive access to employee discounts (from homebuilding to big-name retailers)

- We invest in your well-being- Health programs, fitness initiatives, flu shots, and mental wellness support; and

- 24/7 confidential support - Get access to LifeWorks for coaching, personal support, and work-life balance.

The successful candidate will have:

- Formal qualification in Architecture or Architectural Drafting (Diploma of higher) as minimum requirement

- Minimum of 10 years drafting experience, preferably within the volume residential building industry

- Competent in the use of AutoCad/Revit, and Enscape is preferred

- Minimum 3 years (management/supervisory) of people management in a fast paced, time critical customer-oriented environment

- Ability to lead and support a cohesive team, while being able to provide professional and constructive feedback to customers and staff/peers

- Highly developed communication and time management/prioritisation skills

- Highly organised – ability to multi-task and deal with a variety of activities

- A thorough knowledge of building and planning regulations

- Intermediate Microsoft Suite computer skills.

If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in this role, then apply with your Cover Letter and Resume. This role requires a national police check to be undertaken by the successful candidate.

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