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Draftsperson - Civil Site / CAD Drafter in Buffalo

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Draftsperson - Civil Site / CAD Drafter

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare proposed site layout plans for commercial properties from, including reviewing municipal code requirements from general information provided including sketches, tax maps and aerials and prepare site plans for existing properties utilizing as-built surveys, aerial mapping and municipal GIS data.
  • Prepare detailed engineering site plans for use by construction department in preparing cost estimates; Prepare detailed engineering plans for minor projects.
  • Prepare colored presentation plans for use by the management team in presenting projects, including issues of permitting and town codes for site design. Assist in resolving issues with construction issues such as surveying, engineering, and environmental issues.
  • Update tenant information on site plans. Maximize square footage on site drawings based on information provided by right to build, design, and leasing team.
  • Analyze various design requirements including landscape buffers, building setbacks and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction.
  • Make changes for all site plan revisions at the request of leasing, construction personnel and executives. Review aerial or site drawings, and prepare site plans for retail, commercial, and industrial build.
  • Perform field visits to evaluate sites for conceptual planning.
  • Evaluate zoning, and environmental code requirements with RTB department to ensure adherence to codes and regulations.
  • Maintain Right to Build department drawing files and layering system

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 (one) plus years’ experience in preparing site plans and engineering drawings for commercial/retail buildings.
  • 2-year degree .
  • Experience in AutoCAD 2024 required and experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Adobe Photoshop .
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Adobe Photoshop as well as experience in Photography Imagery.

Benefits

  • 401(k) / matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Pay Range: $65,000 -$85,000 annually

**Please note that the final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate.

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    Draftsperson - Civil Site / CAD Drafter in Buffalo

    Buffalo, NY
    Full time

    Published on 11/27/2025

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