Draftsman Structure

Position summary

Responsible for preparing, modifying, and maintaining accurate technical drawings and documentation in support of structural project design, construction, and execution activities. The role involves producing detailed structural drawings based on design specifications, engineering inputs, and project requirements, ensuring accuracy, coordination, and compliance with applicable standards and contract documents.
The draftsman supports structural technical and project teams by creating shop drawings and as-built drawings, coordinated throughout the project lifecycle, from construction to project handover.

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Prepare detailed structural drawings, layouts, steel and rebar detailing, sections, bar bending schedule (BBS) preparation, and schedules based on approved designs, specifications, in line with instructions from the technical manager.
• Develop and update construction drawings, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and coordination drawings as required by the project.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable codes, standards, project specifications, and authority requirements.
• Coordinate drawing information with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, MEP, BIM, etc.) to avoid clashes and inconsistencies.
• Revise and update drawings based on review comments, RFIs, site conditions, and design changes.
• Maintain proper drawing version control and ensure timely issuance of approved drawings.
• Support the preparation of technical submissions and documentation packages.
• Assist in resolving technical discrepancies by reflecting approved solutions accurately in drawings.
• Prepare as-built documentation reflecting site-installed conditions.
• Follow project drafting standards, templates, naming conventions, and CAD/BIM protocols.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Maintain organized drawing records in accordance with project and contract requirements.
• Support quality assurance procedures by ensuring drawing accuracy and completeness prior to submission.

Qualifications & skills requirement

Educational qualification/Degree/Major
Diploma or certificate in drafting, engineering technology.

Job-specific skills/abilities

• Architectural, structural design, and MEP coordination related skills.
• Software skills: AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel.

Specific/Relevant working experience
Minimum 8 years’ experience.

Job interactions and working relationship (if applicable)

Key internal interaction with:

• Technical manager
• Internal BIM/draftsmen team