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⢠We are seeking a full-time Drafter to support our in-house architectural department for residential and select commercial projects. This role focuses primarily on drafting, modeling, and documentation under the direction of the Architect.\n⢠The Drafter will play a key role in accelerating design timelines, improving drawing consistency, and supporting a more efficient design-build workflow. This position reports directly to the Lead Architect, and works closely with internal design, pre-construction, and construction teams.\n\n\nKey Responsibilities\n________________________________________\nExperience & Qualifications\n⢠Minimum 2â3 years of professional Revit experience\n⢠Minimum 2â3 years of AutoCAD experience (for collaboration and legacy projects)\n⢠Proficient with general office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)\n⢠Preferred but not required:\no SketchUp (3D modeling)\no Chief Architect drafting software\n________________________________________\nDrafting & Design Responsibilities\n⢠Translate architectural design concepts into technical drawings\n⢠Create:\no Floor plans\no Elevations\no Building sections\no Construction details\n⢠Assist with layout and organization of construction document sets for review and permitting\n⢠Produce 3D models and rendered elements as needed\n⢠Prepare presentation documents to support internal reviews and client meetings\n⢠Quickly sketch and model design concepts and alternatives\n⢠Efficiently draft multiple design options when requested\n⢠Apply critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills to develop creative, buildable design outcomes\n⢠Demonstrate an understanding of building construction, drafting tools, and building techniques\n⢠Maintain a general understanding of comprehensive construction documentation and required drawing standards\n________________________________________\nDocumentation, Standards & Quality Control\n⢠Build and maintain company drafting standards and Revit library\n⢠Adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures and quality control requirements\n⢠Ensure drawings are accurate, coordinated, and internally consistent\n⢠Track design revisions, redlines, and decisions and implement changes correctly\n⢠Review drawing sets for clarity and completeness prior to internal review\n\n________________________________________\nClient Interaction & Communication Standards\n⢠Support the architectural team in maintaining a high-quality client experience\n⢠Participate in initial client meetings when requested (typically in person)\n⢠Architects/Drafters are responsible for:\no Taking meeting notes\no Tracking design changes\no Implementing approved revisions into drawings\n⢠All client meetings are scheduled and initiated by the architectural team\n⢠The next client interaction is always scheduled before concluding the current meeting\n⢠Help ensure clients never feel they have âfallen through the cracksâ during design\n________________________________________\nDesign-Build Collaboration\n⢠Work closely with:\no Architect and architectural team\no Interior designers\no Pre-construction and construction teams\n⢠Collaborate early to identify and resolve design or constructability issues\n⢠Support design decisions that align with client budget and project goals\n⢠Assist with preparation of clear documentation that reduces downstream rework\n________________________________________\nCode Awareness & Permitting Support\n⢠Maintain general awareness of applicable building codes and requirements\n⢠Flag potential code-related issues for review by the Architect\n⢠Assist the Architect with permit-ready drawing sets and submittal preparation\n⢠Support pre-submittal coordination as directed\n________________________________________\nTeamwork, Culture & Professional Development\n⢠Report directly to the Architectural Manager \n⢠Contribute positively to company's internal team culture\n⢠Participate in:\no Internal learning and growth opportunities\no Cross-team construction instruction and jobsite exposure\no Company initiatives such as the Parade of Homes when requested\n⢠Work collaboratively to help create a seamless connection between design and build\n⢠Demonstrate a desire to learn, create, and adapt as industry standards and processes evolve\n⢠Maintain an interest in current and future architectural and design trends