Director of Architectural Drafting Services

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States The ExeQfind Group Full time

The ExeQfind Group is managing a search for a seasoned architectural drafting professional to lead the architectural drafting and project services department for our client's commercial building materials business based in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan.

Reporting to a European-based President, the successful hire will be responsible for the strategic leadership and effective execution of our client's architectural and drafting services. The objective is to optimize their drafting outputs' processes, technology, quality, and service levels, focusing on responsiveness to both their internal and external customers and maximizing profitable sales.

Our Client

Candidates meeting the selection criteria will be provided with a detailed candidate brief that provides our client's identity along with details on this role. For now, we can say that our client is a subsidiary of a $3.5B+ global leader in the production of commercial building components and related products.

Responsibilities

The Director, Architectural Drafting Services will be responsible for leading the development, performance, and success of our client's architectural drafting and project services department. He/she will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the team in support of organizational strategic objectives.

The successful hire will leverage relevant prior experience to effectively manage and execute Project Services for internal and external customers, with the goal of delivering an exceptional customer experience and maximizing profitable sales. He/she will develop and maintain Project Services systems and procedures including continuous improvement plans and digital technology upgrades and enhancements.

As a self-driven leader, he/she will ensure the accuracy and consistency of technical, product, and estimating related information throughout the department. Additional accountabilities include developing and executing strategic initiatives for growth in all Project Services aspects, providing overall leadership to departmental team members including hiring, training, coaching and development, as well as individual performance management.

Minimum Requirements

Qualified candidates for this role will have at least ten years of drafting and/or technical services experience and five years at the managerial level relevant to the construction of the building envelope.

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical background in drafting and related technical services.

Other Success Factors

An ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in contract documents.

Must be highly proficient in engineering and drafting software programs (CAD and BIM experience) including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

The successful hire will have the experience and professional maturity to form a charismatic managerial presence with an ability to establish and nurture customer and employee relationships based on competence, credibility, humility, and integrity.

How to Explore Further

We have a detailed description available for candidates meeting the above minimum criteria that are willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. The position description will provide the full identity of our client as well as other details relevant to the search mandate.

Contact Warren Carter directly via email to arrange an exploratory call to learn more or send your resume in advance to: Please put "Director-Architectural Drafting Services" in the subject line of your email.



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