Structural Systems Drafting Specialist & Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionCan you turn complexity into clarity?

If you thrive on translating intricate structural designs into clean, constructible shop drawings—and you enjoy coordinating costs, materials, and vendors—SSSI wants to meet you. We supply high-strength reinforcing threaded bars and deliver value-engineering that moves skyline-defining projects forward. See more at www.Stressbarsystems.com.

Your mission

Own the shop drawing process in AutoCAD, partner with engineers and contractors to resolve field issues, and keep technical workstreams aligned—from estimating and specs to schedules and records—so our projects finish strong.

What you’ll tackle

• Prepare precise structural shop drawings and rebar details aligned with design specifications, applicable codes/standards, and reliability expectations.
• Conduct site visits to validate conditions, assess constraints, and resolve emerging problems.
• Draft and review plans; execute detailed CAD work and documentation.
• Support materials estimating and present cost proposals.
• Assist with civil/structural design tasks as required.
• Maintain engineering files, records, and version control.
• Publish project scopes, descriptions, and schedules to stakeholders.
• Analyze product design, customer requirements, and performance criteria to define project specifications.
• Review contractor bids, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate technical activities through meetings and continuous communication.
• Develop and nurture relationships with consulting engineering firms and construction companies.

Skills & background

• BS degree.
• Advanced AutoCAD proficiency; adept at interpreting architectural, structural, and process drawings.
• Proven problem-solver across multi-technology scenarios; able to advise and troubleshoot.
• Leadership, influence, and the ability to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Confident decision-maker with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Microsoft Excel, Project, Word, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Occasional travel, typically under 10%.

Employment details

• Full-time
• Reports to the Department Manager

Compensation & perks

• Salary range: $50,000–$60,000 (exempt)
• Medical, Vision, Dental (plan specifics provided upon hire)
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Company Holidays + Jewish Paid Holidays
• 5 Sick Days (accrued annually)
• 5 Vacation Days

Technologies you may interact with

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Swiss Lathe
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and telephone.

• Lift objects weighing as much as 30 pounds.

• Kneeling, stretching, reaching, turning

We’re a nimble team—related duties may be assigned to meet project needs.