Building Design Assistant Draftsperson

This is a remote position.

• 40 hours per week (work days are to be identified but staff can work within the client's business hours from 9AM - 6PM PST with 1hr unpaid break)
  

• Coordinate remotely on-site measurements being taken by a third party for base plan creation
  
• Coordinate plan creation by coordinating other professional or trade people such as surveyors, arborists, etc.
  
• Coordinate client’s design requirements to assist the building designer and generate floor plans, concept plans, etc
  
• Identify client’s governing criteria between Scope, Cost, and Time, and manage designs accordingly
  
• Balanced client’s desire with code requirements and project feasibility
  
• Perform 3D rendering, BIM modeling, and 2D drafting for architectural and structural blueprints (Revit primary, AutoCad secondary)
  
• Perform structural and architectural technical detailing
  
• Review building blueprints for quality control
  
• Review/manage municipal bylaw requirements and integration within design
  
• Become familiar with the most current BC Building Code. Integrate knowledge within designs
  
• Perform various project-related administrative tasks
  
• Coordinate client meetings when required
  
• Manage project schedule on assigned projects
  
• Assist main building designer in many forms to help project flow and delivery
  
• Drive to and from client meetings, site visits, etc.
  
• Perform project tasks assigned bythe Lead engineer or Director
  

• Understanding to read, create, and alter building plans
  
• Create and alter building plans using computer based software Revit, AutoCad
  
• Understanding of wood framing will be seen as an asset
  
• Organize a number of tasks simultaneously; ability to multitask with ease using systems in place
  
• Manages time and productivity for the benefit of the client
  
• Superior customer service and communication to clients or colleagues
  
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and sharepoint for project flow and file storage
  

• Diploma and/or Degree in CAD Drafting, equivalent experience will be considered (Mandatory)
  
• Min. 5 years of experience working for a structural engineering firm or Professional Architectural firm in a drafting capacity (Mandatory)
  
• Experience in reading, interpreting, creating, and altering existing or new building design plans will be seen as an asset (Mandatory)
  
• Experience in computer design and building plan software (Revit, AutoCad 2D, 3D modeling, BIM) (Mandatory). Superuser status will be required.
  
• Demonstration of Revit skills will be expected. Knowing the software inside out is required.
  

• Coordination via MS Teams daily for video call and screen share
  
• Access to high speed internet mandatory
  
• Main work computer to be PC (not Apple. Apple causes conflicts with synchronization in the cloud.)
  
• The employee must have high speed internet and a PC computer able to run Revit
  
• The candidate must have at a minimum a diploma in CAD drafting or equivalent
  

• Permanent work from home
  
• Immediate hiring
  
• Steady freelance job