Drafting Lead

Averton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent homebuilding company in Edmonton seeks an Intermediate Architectural Technologist to enhance its team. The role requires 5+ years of drafting experience specifically in the residential sector, with responsibilities including completing design tasks and ensuring compliance with building codes. Candidates must demonstrate strong skills in software like ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, and Revit, alongside excellent communication and project management abilities. This position is office-based with site visits as necessary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in residential drafting.
• Experience with multi-family townhome buildings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and residential practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete drafting and design tasks for current projects.
• Maintain company drafting standards and SOPs.
• Coordinate municipal approvals and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Drafting software expertise

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Degree or certificate in Architecture or Architectural Technology

Tools

ArchiCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Averton is an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, community developer and construction management company. We’re looking to add an Intermediate Architectural Technologist to our Edmonton team to aid in the creation of innovative, accurate and consistent plans for our current and future projects. This role will play a key part in executing the company’s drafting efforts by creating plans for site analysis through to unit-specific plans, and by supporting management with drafting initiatives and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Complete drafting and design tasks for current projects assigned by the Project or Production Manager
• Lead and maintain Averton company drafting standards and standard operating procedures
• Stay up to date with software updates and new software options that may be available
• Actively participate in safety program to ensure all aspects of Averton are functioning at the highest level of safety standards
• Aid the Drafting team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing and cataloguing of company drafting standards, including but not limited to, completion of base model and model option drawing maintenance due to changes in Alberta Building Code, National Building Code, evolving municipal standards, site revisions, best practice, Schedule A revisions, etc.
• Complete base model plan creations, including but not limited to, ensuring bylaw and zoning standards are met for site specific plans, creating 2D and 3D concept drawings as required, adherence to applicable Code requirements, base model black and white lines as required for marketing, redline reviews to ensure errors and omissions have been captured before release to estimating, complete procurement of all documents as required for full tender (window schedule, engineering, joist layout, truss layout, energy modelling), coordinate with municipality on all items related to bylaw adherence and development permit adherence (application, issues that may arise during development permit review, revisions to required permit documents), etc.
• Complete site specific plan releases, including but not limited to, creating 2D and 3D concept drawings as required, job specific black and white line creation, redline reviews to ensure errors and omissions have been captured before release to estimating, complete procurement of all documents as required for building and unit specific permits (window schedules, engineering, joist layouts, truss layouts, energy modelling, plot plan, CCMC requirements, professional engagement), coordinate with municipality on all items related to building permit (application, issues that may arise during safety code review, revisions to required permit documents), etc.
• Complete on-site walk throughs on a regular basis to ensure actual results are aligned with the preconstruction plan, Schedule A, and budget
• Standard working conditions will be in-office, with site visits as required

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of local drafting related experience in the residential industry
• Experience with multi-family townhome buildings of 5 or more units will be considered an asset
• A degree or certificate in Architecture or Architectural Technology
• Knowledge of building code and regulations and innovative design trends, material specifications and applications, and residential building practices
• Strong knowledge of drafting software, including ArchiCAD, AutoCAD or Revit
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent understanding of design principles, customer service skills and professionalism
• Ability to maintain high-quality standards while working with multiple projects

Behavioral Expectations

• Overall communication and interpersonal skills
• Your ability to lead a team and your approach to professional development and mentorship
• Demonstrated experience working well under pressure and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starting work ethic

Why join Averton?

• Collaboration: We play a team game. We work together to put our customers’ needs first
• Curiosity: We challenge the status quo to find a better way forward
• Problem Solvers: It is our experience and dedication that find a better solution to the problems others ignore
• Truth Tellers: We are forward and honest about what is possible

To Apply

If you think you are the perfect fit for this role, please upload your resume and complete the online application. You will receive an automated message to ensure your resume has been received. Our hiring managers will review your resume and will reach out regarding next steps if selected.

Thank you so much for applying!