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About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR� certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.

JOB SUMMARY: A CAD Drafter conducts the following forward planning procedures: creating all site-specific plot plans inclusive of house footprint, hardscape, structural options, topography, easements, utilities, etc. supporting the building permit submittal. Site plans define exact location of house on lot and used by excavator, foundation, and flatwork vendor to execute home build. Manage accurate lot fit analysis and database to be used by internal customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Development of CAD related exhibits:

  • Create site plans per jurisdictional requirements for building permit submittals.
  • Revise site plans as necessary per jurisdictional comment letters.
  • Performs initial and final lot fit analysis inclusive of structural options, topography, and impervious limits.
  • Provide support to field on any fit conflict and respond in a timely manner to maintain production schedules.
  • Develop community fence diagrams for land development and homebuilding including quantity takeoffs by fence type.
  • Manage printing and reprographic needs through both internal and external resources.

Miscellaneous

  • Provide CAD details as needed
  • General forward planning items as needed

Education/Experience/Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications/Licenses

  • High School Diploma required
  • Trade school AA or higher level desired

Experience

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of CAD Drafting experience in the Real Estate or Homebuilding industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must have strong drafting skills in AutoCAD
  • Must be familiar with reading civil plans and translating the necessary information to the individual site plan.
  • Must have a general understanding of setbacks and home placement.
  • Ability to think critically about what is in front of them.
  • Need to possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction to direct reports that falls within company expectations and direction.
  • Display a cooperative attitude at all times.
  • Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines, high level of organization required.
  • Must possess the skills and abilities to offer support to management as needed or requested.
  • Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner.

Work Requirements

  • Computer skills in CAD Software, Blue Beam, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to maintain ethical behavior at all times
  • Need to be able to work a full workday with additional time after hours if needed.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequently walks up and down stairs
  • Frequently move about work location.
  • Ability to transport up to 50 lbs and move as needed
  • Valid driver's license required to drive/travel as needed within designated region between jobsites
  • Often works in outdoor weather conditions
  • Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
  • Position is located on-site (320 120th Ave N.E. Suite 202 Bellevue, WA 98005)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000- 80,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
  • Benefits include:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision
    • 401K Plan with Company match (vesting percentage based on years of service)
    • Paid Time Off – vacation (10-20 days per calendar year based on years of service), sick leave, bereavement leave (3-5 days), jury duty (up to 5 days), and paid holidays (11 total per year)
    • Life Insurance, business travel accident, optional insurance (paid by employee) for disability, supplemental life, AD&D, and critical illness
    • Monthly mobile phone stipend
    • Optional Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR� certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.

JOB SUMMARY: A CAD Drafter conducts the following forward planning procedures: creating all site-specific plot plans inclusive of house footprint, hardscape, structural options, topography, easements, utilities, etc. supporting the building permit submittal. Site plans define exact location of house on lot and used by excavator, foundation, and flatwork vendor to execute home build. Manage accurate lot fit analysis and database to be used by internal customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Development of CAD related exhibits:

  • Create site plans per jurisdictional requirements for building permit submittals.
  • Revise site plans as necessary per jurisdictional comment letters.
  • Performs initial and final lot fit analysis inclusive of structural options, topography, and impervious limits.
  • Provide support to field on any fit conflict and respond in a timely manner to maintain production schedules.
  • Develop community fence diagrams for land development and homebuilding including quantity takeoffs by fence type.
  • Manage printing and reprographic needs through both internal and external resources.

Miscellaneous

  • Provide CAD details as needed
  • General forward planning items as needed

Education/Experience/Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications/Licenses

  • High School Diploma required
  • Trade school AA or higher level desired

Experience

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of CAD Drafting experience in the Real Estate or Homebuilding industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Must have strong drafting skills in AutoCAD
  • Must be familiar with reading civil plans and translating the necessary information to the individual site plan.
  • Must have a general understanding of setbacks and home placement.
  • Ability to think critically about what is in front of them.
  • Need to possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have strong mathematical aptitude.
  • Ability to provide leadership and direction to direct reports that falls within company expectations and direction.
  • Display a cooperative attitude at all times.
  • Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines, high level of organization required.
  • Must possess the skills and abilities to offer support to management as needed or requested.
  • Interact with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional and supportive manner.

Work Requirements

  • Computer skills in CAD Software, Blue Beam, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to maintain ethical behavior at all times
  • Need to be able to work a full workday with additional time after hours if needed.
  • The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • Frequently walks up and down stairs
  • Frequently move about work location.
  • Ability to transport up to 50 lbs and move as needed
  • Valid driver's license required to drive/travel as needed within designated region between jobsites
  • Often works in outdoor weather conditions
  • Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
  • Position is located on-site (320 120th Ave N.E. Suite 202 Bellevue, WA 98005)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $70,000- 80,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
  • Bonus: This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus
  • Benefits include:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision
    • 401K Plan with Company match (vesting percentage based on years of service)
    • Paid Time Off – vacation (10-20 days per calendar year based on years of service), sick leave, bereavement leave (3-5 days), jury duty (up to 5 days), and paid holidays (11 total per year)
    • Life Insurance, business travel accident, optional insurance (paid by employee) for disability, supplemental life, AD&D, and critical illness
    • Monthly mobile phone stipend
    • Optional Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

KB Home and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at KB Home or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for recruiting services, such resumes will be deemed the sole property of KB Home and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidate resumes, in the event any such candidate is hired by KB Home or its affiliates as a result of the submittal, without a valid written agreement between the Recruiter and KB Home.