Revit Drafter

About New England Lab
For over 30 years, New England Lab, a full-service specialty sub-contractor, providing laboratory furniture systems to some of the leading universities, biotech, government, industrial, and medical research facilities in the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. Across every project, we are committed to delivering a high level of customer service and position ourselves as the preferred laboratory furniture vendor.

Opportunity
New England Lab is seeking a Revit - Drafter for our Woburn, MA office. Our Drafting team plays a key role in each project and overall company success. In this position there is a focus on detail, consistency, and precision in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate brings a growing A/E/C commercial background and hands-on Revit experience, gained within a specialty subcontracting or contracting environment. This is a full-time, hourly position reporting to the Drafting Manager. Our core business hours are 8am – 5pm M-F, with opportunity and expectation of overtime.

Role
New England Lab is seeking a Revit – Drafter with commercial A/E/C experience. You will be responsible for developing floor plans, elevations, sections, and details of laboratory casework and furniture systems using Revit. Drafters work closely with other departments, particularly Project Managers (PM’s) – to ensure accurate drawings, as well as Estimating – to determine customer requirements and scope of work. Experience with BIM coordination in a lab furniture or specialty subcontracting environment is highly valued. You are responsible for the following:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare thorough floor plans, elevations, sections and details of casework, countertops and lab furniture system layouts using Revit and AutoCAD for client approval and fabrication


• Assist in developing and maintaining Revit families, templates, and content libraries specific to laboratory casework and furniture systems


• Work with an existing team to coordinate drawings and provide quality design work to client’s specifications


• Assist PM’s with changes and additions to drawings as needed


• Work with various vendors in determining the correct product to be used on a project


• Continue to build Revit proficiency and A/E/C industry knowledge under the guidance of senior drafters and the Drafting Manager


• Document, organize and maintain project information


• Follow drafting schedule and adapt to changes promptly


• Ensure project scope is being met in line with the estimated price


• Proactively communicate product or schedule concerns with other departments

Skills & Requirements

• Technical Diploma or Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred


• 1-2 years of professional experience using Revit and AutoCAD to produce detailed models, shop drawings, architectural drawings, or specialty fabrication drawings in a commercial A/E/C environment


• Strong scheduling skills for managing project schedules


• Experience working for or with an A/E/C specialty subcontractor; laboratory furniture, casework, or millwork experience strongly preferred


• Proficiency with Revit families, content creation, and model coordination; familiarity with BIM standards and workflows


• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)


• Keen eye for detail and ability to visualize and understand 3-D dimensions


• Revit MEP or structural modules, and SketchUp or other 3D visualization tools is considered a plus


• Willingness to learn new workflows and receive guidance from senior team members


• Ability to communicate professionally via phone and email with internal and external clients


• Ability to multitask amidst local distractions


• Ability to work in a team environment and receive constructive feedback


• Experience with cabinetry/millwork, lab furniture, or commercial construction a plus

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

This is a stationary position involving constant operation of computers and other office machinery. Substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers are required. Daily moving around or between offices and buildings to coordinate or plan with other departments or divisions may be necessary. Occasional travel for company/department coordination or training may occur.

We are an equal opportunity employer; applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Community

Our team is devoted to creating laboratories that meet the needs of the scientific community. Great leadership and talented team members are the heart and soul of our thriving environment. Guided by our core values, we act with integrity by always doing the right thing, strive to exceed expectations, collaborate to foster shared success, honor our commitments, and pursue purposeful and continuous improvement through growth, training, and mentorship.

Benefits

We offer growth opportunities for motivated professionals and a great compensation package including dental insurance, medical insurance, pre-tax accounts for health and dependent care, 401K employer match, paid company holidays, and paid vacations.