Architectural Metal Design Drafter

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate computer-aided drafting (CAD) equipment to produce designs, working drawings and shop drawings accurately
• Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents to determine effect on architectural designs.
• Ability to understand structural, electrical and mechanical design concepts
• Analyze technical implications of architect’s design concept, for inferences between structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical disciplines
• Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts and sketches
• Lay out plane interior room arrangements for projects using CAD
• Create and revise drawings as required using established standards
• Obtain and assemble data to complete architectural designs
• Research dimensions and make up of materials and equipment to be installed per plans & specifications
• Determine procedures and instructions to be followed, according to design specifications and quantity of materials
• Prepare quality take offs, bidding documents and technical reports for specific projects

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• 2+ years of experience
• Knowledge of structural issues, architectural design, electrical, mechanical and low voltage work relative to luxury residential market preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD (Required)
• Experience working with external reference files (Xrefs)
• Knowledge in artistic/architectural metalworks
• Experience with dimensioning and noting
• Experience with block usage
• Must be extremely detail oriented
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Work within the guidelines of our Core Values: People Focused, Committed, Strategic Minded, Professional, Results Driven and Never Satisfied.