Draftsperson

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR® certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.

JOB SUMMARY: The Draftsperson will generate detailed architectural drawings, specifications and collateral material as directed by senior staff.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Produce Construction Documents utilizing Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD. Construction Documents include: Floor plans, Options, Sections, Elevations, Utility Plans and Details.
• Produce Marketing Material utilizing CAD. Work to include: Brochures and Web Files.
• Coordinate drawings with team members, redline/back-check work, pick-up redlines, plot drawings, etc.
• Respond to municipality corrections by means of drawings and response letters.
• Coordinate the assembly, packaging and/or shipping of architectural drawings, specifications, structural calculations, etc.
  
  

Education/Experience/Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree required.
• CAD certificate from accredited school or the ability to demonstrate basic CAD proficiency.
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience drawing with CAD for a construction related field.
• Must be able to demonstrate basic residential construction knowledge.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must possess the knowledge of materials and methods, and construction techniques used in the construction or repair of residential buildings and/or other structures.
• Must be able to organize work, have the ability to listen well, take accurate notes and process directions. Then have the ability to take those elements and execute them per a schedule as directed by senior staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other’s ideas, and a willingness to cooperate.
• Proficiency in Autocad, Microsoft Office and Adobe.
  
  

Work Requirements

• Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
• Bonus: this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days
  
  

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!