At Rhodes, our core purpose is to enhance the lives of our customers and team through building communities. We specialize in developing master planned communities and construction of high quality, energy efficient homes. Rhodes has been recognized among the fastest growing private companies in the US by Inc. 5000 and is on a mission to expand its footprint into more communities across South Texas. Since 2019, Esperanza Homes, a Rhodes Company, has ranked nationally on the Builder Magazine’s Top 100 Builders list, and is on an aggressive growth trajectory to serve more communities across South Texas.

Rhodes was founded in the early 1990’s as a land acquisition and holding company. In 2006, the company shifted gears and ventured into residential/commercial land development and home building with the formation of Esperanza Homes. Rhodes Enterprises has grown to one of the largest developers of residential, commercial, and master-planned communities in the areas we serve. We are passionate about our customers, building exceptional homes, our team, and the communities where we live and work.

Rhodes is a certified Great Place to Work, when you choose to work with us, you are part of a passionate and high-performing Team! You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day and are excited to continue to grow and build communities.

Benefits of being a part of our Team include:

• Competitive Compensation including Bonus & Profit-Sharing Programs
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage Along with Robust Supplemental Plan Options
• Employer Paid Health Reimbursement Account for Medically Enrolled Staff
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Disability Programs
• Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
• Vacation & Company Holidays
• Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Reward and Recognition Programs

Role Mission: As an Associate Drafter for Rhodes, you are responsible for creating preliminary plans, design plans, and full construction sets. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy ensure compliance and a smooth transition from concept to construction. Reporting to the Plans and Starts Manager and as part of the Operations Team, you produce high-quality, precise work that streamlines processes, reduces errors, and supports the successful development of engaging and accessible communities.

Measured Performance Goals:

• New Plans Created & Released (Department)
• Average # of Errors EPO (Department)
• Average # of Total Variances per Closed Home (Department)
• Average Permit Cycle Time (Department)
• Average Cycle Time (Department)

Accountabilities:

Interdepartmental Communications:

• Facilitates clear interdepartmental communication
• Responds to interdepartmental questions in a timely manner
• Communicate and review any plan changes, revisions, issues, or other plan-related topics to Management
• Interacts and communicates clearly with coworkers in a courteous, friendly manner
• Works cooperatively with Sales and Production to address and resolve issues
• Strong active listening skills

Administrative Functions:

• Updates Pre-Construction schedules and completes activities in a timely manner
• Complete & file away all necessary documents with standard formatting
• Timely completion of all lot specific plans (PPR, Design Selection, & Pre-Construction) are done per schedule
• Notifies Management and appropriate teams of discrepancies in Pre-Construction schedules and documents
• Prepares weekly Check-In reports with detail feedback and review of past, current, & next week’s plans with Plans & Starts Manager
• Attend Plans & Starts team Daily Huddle & Tactical Meetings

Plans & Starts Functions:

• Assist with permit process, applications & follow-up, when assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
• Ensure all permitting documents are downloaded and filed into lot-specific folders, in a timely manner while using the standardized labeling format, such as plans from Engineers and MEP trade partners
• Upload all required documents into the MarkSystems ITK portal
• Prepare lot specific plans, per schedule, that accurately reflect all customer selections & internal standards for PPR, Design Selections, & Pre-Construction, with focus on SPECs and entry-level home
• Maintain a strong knowledge of applicable building codes
• Update fencing plats as needed to reflect current projects
• Draft specific plan details as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
• Complete lot fits as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
• Participate in new base plan rollouts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, & adherence to Esperanza Homes plan criteria
• Assist with any updated plan as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
• Assist with drafting or updating options blocks, as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager
• Work on any assigned training to strengthen CAD skills as assigned by Plans & Starts Manager

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Maintain a professional, friendly, and approachable demeanor as a representative of Esperanza Homes
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge, including floor plans, included features, & Esperanza Homes standards
• Approach unexpected challenges with calm confidence and a problem-solving mindset with consistent manager communication
• Take initiative, apply feedback, and continuously grow in design knowledge and operational expertise

Embodies Rhodes Core Values:

• Act with Integrity, No Exceptions
• Honor our Team
• Never Be Satisfied – continuously looks for ways to improve every aspect of our business
• Best in Class Customer Experience -provide a best-in-class customer experience – every time, with every customer
• Community Leadership – we take pride in actively engaging in the communities we serve, making them better for our future

Lives the Values of the Rhodes Team:

• Believes and is committed to our mission to enhance the lives of our customers and our team through building communities
• Is driven by outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
• Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes

Supervisory Responsibilities:

-None

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Equivalent combination of above education and experience
• Two years’ experience in architectural drafting & design and construction process
• Certification in CAD software, preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Functions (Mental/Physical/Environmental Requirements):

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Report to office daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with customers, co-workers and manager
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Comply with company policies and procedure
• Must be able to able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds