Architectural Drafter

Pay: $28–$32/hour
Schedule: Flexible and part-time (up to 34 hours per week)
Location: Primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings and site visits in the Saratoga Springs, NY area
Special requirement: Applicants must reside in New York State to support occasional in-person coordination meetings at our Saratoga Springs office or site visits within a one-hour radius, as often as once per week.

Teakwood Builders is seeking a skilled Architectural Drafter to support the development of clear, accurate construction drawings for residential remodeling and construction projects.

We are a collaborative residential design-build firm, where designers, planners, and construction professionals work closely together to bring projects from concept through construction. This role plays an important part in that process by producing coordinated drawing sets that support permitting, estimating, and construction.

This position is primarily remote, though occasional in-person coordination meetings or jobsite visits in the Saratoga Springs (NY) area may be required.

Responsibilities

Drafting & Documentation

• Produce residential architectural drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules
• Develop permit and construction drawing sets
• Translate design concepts and redlines into accurate construction documents
• Maintain drawing standards, layering systems, and organized file structures
• Update drawings throughout the project lifecycle, including revisions and as-built documentation

Planning & Preconstruction Support

• Assist with drawings required for zoning, permitting, and estimating
• Develop drawing sets used for scope clarification and project planning
• Review existing conditions, surveys, and consultant information for accuracy

Design-Build Coordination

• Coordinate drawings with designers, project managers, and construction staff
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as required
• Incorporate field feedback and construction revisions into updated drawings

Communication & Team Support

• Participate in internal coordination meetings as needed
• Identify drawing conflicts early and collaborate on solutions
• Conduct occasional site visits to verify existing conditions or construction progress

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Architectural Drafting, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of residential drafting experience preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit strongly preferred)
• Experience preparing residential permit and construction drawing sets
• Experience documenting existing conditions and remodeling projects strongly valued
• Strong understanding of residential construction methods and materials
• Excellent attention to detail and organization
• Ability to collaborate with design and construction teams in a design-build environment

Work Environment

• Primarily remote drafting and coordination work
• Occasional in-person meetings and jobsite visits in the Saratoga Springs area
• Candidates should be located within reasonable travel distance for periodic in-person coordination

About Teakwood Builders

Founded in 1996, Teakwood Builders is an award-winning residential design-build firm serving the Greater Capital Region. We specialize in legacy-level luxury homes and remodels and are known for assembling top-tier talent across design, planning, and construction. Our integrated design-build approach allows our team to collaborate closely from concept through construction, creating an environment where thoughtful planning, technical excellence, and craftsmanship come together to deliver exceptional homes for our clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teakwood Builders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type consistent with applicable laws.

To Apply

Please mail a cover letter, résumé, and 2–3 sample sheets from a residential permit or construction drawing set you have worked on (plans, sections, details, etc.) to:

Teakwood Builders
Attention: HR
75 Church Street
Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Applications should be submitted directly by the candidate. Recruitment agencies: Teakwood Builders is not engaging external recruiters for this position. Please do not contact us regarding candidate submissions.