The Amherst Group of companies comprise of leading real estate investment and advisory firms with a mission to transform the way real estate is owned, financed and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1000 employees and $14.1 billion in assets under management.
Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the largest operators of single-family assets and has acquired, renovated, and leased more than 46,000 homes across 32 markets in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of assets to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the asset including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst’s debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 25-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.
Position: CAD DRAFTER
Location: StudioBuilt, Remote
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly accurate and efficient CAD Drafter to join our modular construction team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing detailed drawings and layouts for modular building systems, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements and manufacturing capabilities. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and production teams to translate concepts and plans into modular-friendly, buildable designs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop accurate 2D drawings for modular building units, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and fabrication details.
Modify and update modular design documents to reflect changes throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with engineering, architecture, and manufacturing teams to ensure constructability and compliance with modular building standards.
Prepare shop drawings and construction documents tailored for off-site prefabrication and on-site assembly.
Incorporate structural, MEP, and architectural details into modular layouts using company drafting standards.
Maintain drawing files and adhere to version control protocols.
Assist in quality control of drawings to minimize manufacturing and installation errors.
Support design optimization for cost, weight, and ease of transport and installation.
Qualifications
2+ years of drafting experience, preferably in modular construction, prefab, or off-site manufacturing.
Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit
Understanding of modular construction techniques, design constraints, and transport logistics.
Familiarity with building codes, permitting requirements, and structural integration in modular design.
Ability to interpret architectural and engineering plans and translate them into fabrication-ready drawings.
Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work across departments and meet deadlines.
Preferred Skills
Experience with AutoCAD families or parametric modular design tools.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or BIM coordination.
Field experience with modular unit assembly or installation is a bonus.
Work Environment
Position is remote; however, there is an expectation that the incumbent will work with and in the modular factory on occasion. While performing the duties of this job onsite, the Team Member may be exposed to noise and wood products.
PPE required
Position is safety aware.
May 2025
Our full-time employee benefits include:
A competitive and comprehensive benefits package.