Architectural Drafter
Job Description:
Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare final drawings under the direction of architect from rough sketches, mark-ups, or verbal communication
- Complete technical details using drawings, rough sketches, code requirements, manufacturer data, etc.
- Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information and working with the Design Team
- Implementation and follow-up of the client’s requests
- Assistance to the project manager in overall project responsibilities
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as required
Job Skills, Knowledge, Training and Experience:
- Knowledge of common construction techniques to draw plans and details of a building and understanding of commonly used terminology, concepts and procedures of the construction industry
- Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD system required
- Some knowledge and experience working with REVIT, preferred
- Requires high-quality accuracy with attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Exercise judgment when preparing and modifying drawings and understand resources available to resolve issues and/or when to reach out to the Design Team for help
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet project deadlines
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with project team including designers, builders and consultants
- Some knowledge of building, life safety codes, and other regulations
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to grasp, have good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity to use keyboard and operate office equipment
- Must be able to frequently sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk/hear
- Must be able to stand, squat and kneel
- Must be able to lift and move work related items up to 10 – 50 pounds
- Must be able to push, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at waist, raise and hold arms overhead, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed
Education and Training Requirements::
- Associates degree in a related field
- 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area