CAD Drafter

Architectural Drafter / REVIT Specialist -

Construction & Development Location:

St. Cloud, Minnesota (Central MN Region)

Position Purpose:

This role supports the successful planning, design, and execution of Sand Companies, Inc. construction and development projects in St. Cloud and Central Minnesota. The Architectural Drafter / REVIT Specialist is responsible for producing high-quality schematic, design development, and construction documents that accelerate project starts, improve cross-functional coordination, and drive efficiency across the development pipeline. This position plays a key role in supporting commercial, hospitality, and multi-site development projects throughout Central MN, partnering closely with internal teams, consultants, and local municipalities.

Key Stakeholders:

Owners & Limited Partners

• Sand Companies Corporate Office & Associates
• Architects & Engineers
• Vendors & Subcontractors
• City of St. Cloud & Central MN Officials
• Building Inspectors

Local Communities & Government Agencies Indicators of Success:

• Accurate, timely completion of architectural drawings aligned with company design standards
• Effective REVIT integration across construction and development workflows
• Strong coordination with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and municipal agencies in St. Cloud and surrounding Central Minnesota markets
• On-time project starts and successful execution of development milestones

Core Responsibilities:

Design & Drafting (≈50%)

• Produce schematic, design development, and construction documents for projects in St. Cloud and Central MN
• Translate architectural concepts into accurate, code-compliant drawings
• Support hospitality, commercial, and mixed-use development projects REVIT Integration & Process Improvement (≈20%)
• Lead adoption and optimization of REVIT modeling and documentation workflows
• Develop scalable processes that improve coordination between design and field teams Construction & Bid Phase Support (≈10%)
• Prepare sketches and resolve detailing issues during bidding and construction
• Provide drawing clarifications and revisions to field teams and subcontractors Consultant & Subcontractor Coordination (≈7%)
• Coordinate with engineers and design-build subcontractors across Central Minnesota projects
• Manage submittals, background updates, and design revisions Code Compliance & Calculations (≈5%)
• Perform building code calculations including occupancy, egress, and spatial requirements
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota building codes and local St. Cloud regulations Document Management (≈5%)
• Maintain organized CAD and REVIT file systems
• Ensure document version control and accessibility across teams Drawing Production & Distribution (≈3%)
• Manage drawing sets and distribution to stakeholders
• Support safe and efficient jobsite execution.

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