Designer Drafter

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

About Us: We are a top Silicon Valley architectural and interior design firm (Silicon Valley Business Journal Book of Lists) with 50 years of exciting project experience. We've also been recognized for our expertise in all aspects of commercial architecture; our projects range from corporate office, retail, restaurant, industrial to the medical field. Our clients include local start-up businesses, large Fortune 500 and Top Ten technology companies. The firm is looking for a talented Architectural Drafter to join our award-winning team!

We are a thriving company that takes pride in our employees and selectively choose exceptional candidates who will be best suited for this position as well as our company culture. We are looking for individuals who not only possess creativity, design quality, thoroughness and attention to detail but also a team player who has great interpersonal skills!

About the Position The Designer Drafter is responsible for performing architectural assignments with minimal supervision. The Designer Drafter develops and incorporates design intent into a quality set of construction documents. The Designer Drafter also assists Job Captain with completion of high-quality drawings and presentation materials from schematic design through construction administration.

Job Responsibilities

Prepare preliminary design based on requirements or program.

Review design with Job Captain, Project Manager, and if directed, with client for approval.

Possesses basic knowledge of required programs:

Auto Cad

Revit

Sketchup

Adobe Suite

Prepare construction documents / details for submittal.

Apply codes.

Submit project to the city and respond to the city comments with oversight.

Approve submittals during construction administration phase with oversight.

Performs day-to-day operations of all project phases with oversight.

Perform assignments as required and directed.

Assist Job Captain and Project Manager with coordination of architectural design with external consultant.

Manages design hours on projects per established budget.

Responsible for the accurate completion of construction document production and coordination.

Responsible for code review on his/her projects with Job Captain or Project Manager.

Responsible for deadlines on their projects.

Reach out to vendors for receiving sample materials.

Thorough investigation as-built conditions, verification of field conditions, and ADA assessments.

Translating all findings into CAD or Revit files.

Able to multi-task, balance project tasks, manage interruptions and keep project work flowing.

Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and personal/professional growth.

Responsible for keeping Library organized.

Creating new project folders, managing the files, and properly archiving project files.