About this role
This position will perform complex drafting and design projects under the direction of a Professional Architect. Conceives and draws preliminary and construction documents for new construction and renovation projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop preliminary and final architectural drawings and construction documents for new construction and renovation projects under the direction of the Professional Architect.
- Collaborate with the Architect, Sales, Estimating, field personnel, customers, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout the design and documentation process.
- Prepare presentation drawings, working drawings, architectural details, and other project documentation necessary for design development and construction.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage assigned design projects to meet established deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, clarity, and attention to detail.
- Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other drafting and design technologies to efficiently develop, coordinate, and maintain architectural drawings and project documentation.
- Assist the Architect, Project Manager, Estimating, and field personnel with architectural details, design development, and construction-related questions associated with assigned projects.
- Review drawings and project documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and coordination with project requirements, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of architectural drafting and design practices, BIM technology, construction methods, building materials, and industry developments.
- Identify and implement improvements to drafting, design, and documentation processes while effectively communicating project information to internal departments, customers, consultants, and project personnel.
- Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining established quality and schedule expectations; perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- High School Diploma, or GED, required.
- Associates Degree in Architectural Design, or related field, preferred.
The Company
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many Brands and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Construction has been your premier construction company in the Midwest since 1954. As design/build, general contracting, and construction management specialists, we focus on the entire process from concept through completion. Our success in the commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and institutional buildings segments can be attributed to our years of experience and to the use of the latest technological advances in planning, design, engineering, specifications, and construction.
Our Benefits
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.