Architectural Drafter
Residential Designed Solutions, a growing firm focused exclusively on the design of single family residential construction and renovations, is looking for an experienced individual to handle construction documentation as part of our creative team.
Here's what you can expect as a member of our team:
Project Autonomy - You will have the opportunity and the responsibility to take a project from approved design concepts to finished permit and construction documents with the support and collaboration of an experienced team.
Challenging Projects - Your adaptability and problem solving capabilities will be challenged on a wide variety of projects from new custom homes, complete home renovations, and additions to all era of homes and construction methods.
Growth-Minded Culture - We believe in lifetime learning and encourage professional growth though exciting new project challenges combined with a "Teaching Culture" where you will gain experience and skills much faster than your peers at other firms.
Work-Life Balance - We have fun together, work hard, have great flexibility and rarely work over 40 hours.
No Limits - The more initiative and ambition you demonstrate the better, with no glass ceiling.
Benefits - We offer a generous salary, professional development opportunities, two weeks paid vacation, seven paid holidays, and retirement plan with matching funds.
Profit Sharing - We play the Great Game of Business weekly, tracking progress along with forecasting the future, and everyone participates! We know what numbers we want to achieve and how we’re moving toward the targets WE set for quarterly results. If you have never participated in Open Book Management, you’ll be delighted to fully understand how the business works and to have a stake in the outcome!
Team Member Responsibilities and Requirements:
Responsibilities - Production of accurate and complete construction documents within budgeted time frames.
Education - Assoc. Arch. Tech. or B'Arch. degree preferred but proven experience documenting single family residential projects in the midwest is also highly desirable.
Portfolio - We'd really like to see your portfolio of professional projects plus any personal design projects you're proud to show us.
Technical Skills -Thorough knowledge of residential construction techniques, details and structural layout. • 3 Years of recent experience detailing single family wood frame house plans using AutoCAD software or equivalent required; SoftPlan or Revit experience is a plus.
Personal Skills - Proven ability to coordinate and communicate with clients, team members, and consultants to achieve efficiency goals. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to resolve field or permit issues in a timely manner.
We’ve won awards and received media recognition, but most importantly we work hard to satisfy our clients by bringing their vision of home to life through inspired design and proven plans. If this sounds like a good fit for your skills, abilities and aspirations, send us your resume along with samples of your work; an E-mail with PDF submittal or a link to an online file is acceptable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer; Non-smoking environment;
US Citizenship or permanent visa status required