Architectural Associate

Position Summary:The Architecture Associate is responsible primarily for drafting, reviewing, and producing construction drawings for new house types and revisions to existing house types. The Architecture Associate responds to architectural issues as they arise, ensuring architecture department standards and procedures are followed. Performing such other tasks as may be necessary in the day-to-day operation of the Department.Responsibilities and Duties:Responsible for drafting and preparation of construction drawings from the completion of design phase through completion of construction documents and permit setsExecute architectural plan adjustments as neededResponsible for drafting plans using the current department drafting softwareExecute architectural deliverables to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales departmentsCoordinate building systems including structural, mechanical, plumbing, and civilResponsible for quality control review of projectsAttends Product Development Division calls as necessaryProvide plan clarification and plan distribution to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales teamsUpdate status of assigned tasks in the Architecture ScheduleComplete all other duties as assigned by managerRepresent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communicationsAdhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environmentAdhere to, promote and deliver on the DRB core values and mission statementPosition Standards:Team PlayerAttention to DetailKnowledge of residential constructionAbility to create, manipulate, and read drawing files, plan blueprints and engineering drawingsKnowledge of MS OfficeOrganizational SkillsPositive AttitudeSelf-StarterStrong Communication Skills (written, graphic, and verbal)Position Requirements:2-year associates degree required4-year college degree preferred but not required1-3 years’ experience in residential CAD drafting requiredExceptional drafting software skills, with knowledge of Autocad / Revit preferredExperience with taking design sketches through working drawingsExperience communicating graphically #J-18808-Ljbffr