‍FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm.  We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in-house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

To add to this expertise, we are recruiting for a Concrete & Rebar Draftsperson for our Winnipeg office location, to join our collaborative and team-focused organization.

We have a lot to offer you – profit sharing, RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few.

As our Concrete & Rebar Draftsperson, you will be responsible for preparing accurate, clear, and complete working plans and detail drawings that facilitate the construction of concrete and rebar which meet the client’s needs and the company’s requirements in a timely manner.

Position Overview:

• Works with the sales team, Design Engineer and Project Planner to prepare preliminary drawings for estimating and presentation purposes. This may involve modifying existing drawings or creating new drawings.
• Produce finished drawings based on input from the Design Engineer, Engineering Coordinator, Field Operations, and Project Manager.
• Prepares BOM for rebar and verifies accuracy.
• Develops drawings in 2D and 3D, including general arrangements and setup of site plans & site layout drawings with appropriate survey benchmark information.
• Makes revisions to drawings as required during the design and construction phase of the project.
• Follows FWS drawing standards and protocols when preparing drawings.

Qualifications Needed:

• Proficient in the use of Revit, RebarCAD, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, & Navisworks experience is an asset.  Experience in using UTM coordinate systems would also be an asset.      
• Has an aptitude for visualizing in 3 dimensional.
• Proficiency in concrete/rebar layout and detailing.
• Willingness to take personal pride and responsibility of drawings to ensure the highest levels of quality and accuracy.
• Knowledge of building permit applications, construction and relevant building codes is an asset.
• Additional computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and 3D drafting are an asset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient understanding of survey drawings & using coordinate systems in AutoCAD.  
• Travel requirements are minimal, with only occasional visits to job sites as needed.

Want to know more?  Apply through our career board.  First time applicants will need to complete a profile.                                        

FWS is committed to fostering connection, mentorship, and professional growth and development that only an on-site presence can provide. However, we remain open to flexible work arrangements, guided by our comprehensive Flexible Work Arrangement Policy should appropriate circumstances arise.

About FWS

We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason.  Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do.  We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees.  We have a wide range of expertise and skillsets that service multiple markets.

FWS may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and only used to assist in the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals following human review.

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