Remote Senior Architectural Technician & Draftsperson

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 747,000 - 1,370,000; Part time

Job summary

Hunt St, a Melbourne-based architectural studio, seeks a Senior Architectural Technician / Draftsperson in a 100% remote, independent contractor role. The role centers on DA drawing packages and construction documentation, ensuring compliance with Building Permit standards while coordinating with consultants and mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in architectural drafting, strong Revit skills, and extensive knowledge of building standards to balance design with

Qualifications

• Completed a tertiary qualification in Drafting or Building Design
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Architectural Technician / Draftsperson or related role
• Extensive knowledge of building standards and regulations
• Advanced computer literacy with specific expertise in CAD/BIM software and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Minimum of 3 years of Revit experience with a core focus on producing large-scale drawing packages, complex 3D modelling, and highly detailed technical drafting (not design-focused)
• Extensive experience in the technical documentation and detailing phase; a passion for the practicalities of building assembly and construction
• Proven ability to develop detailed drawings that balance creative design with practical buildability and cost indicators
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements to clients and project stakeholders
• A methodology-driven approach to problem-solving, with the ability to analyze issues from multiple viewpoints to find sophisticated solutions
• Strong organizational skills to manage the resourcing and delivery of documentation across a diverse project portfolio
• Australian experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with the Rhino3D program is preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality detailed design and DA drawing packages
• Produce high-quality detailed construction documentation sets, ensuring all drawings and specifications are accurate and ready for regulatory review
• Act as the internal expert on building codes, standards, and regulations, participating in the rigorous review of documentation across various projects to ensure full compliance for Building Permit
• Review and integrate consultant drawings into a cohesive documentation set, managing input from various specialists to ensure project harmony
• Take a lead role during the construction services phase, responding to builder RFIs (Requests for Information) and resolving technical issues
• Serve as a technical mentor to the wider team, assisting with complex queries and proactively optimizing CAD/BIM systems and processes
• Effectively prioritize workloads across multiple projects, advising senior staff on capacity and ensuring all project and client timelines are strictly met
• Take full accountability for documentation work, working independently to alleviate the workload of the lead project teams while maintaining high standards
• Maintain professional communication with clients and contractors, embodying the firm's value of partnership by listening to briefs and remaining flexible as projects evolve

Skills

Drafting

CAD

BIM

Revit

Documentation

Regulations

Communication

Project coordination

Leadership

Organizational skills

Australian experience

Rhino3D

Education

Drafting / Building Design qualification

Tools

CAD

BIM

Revit

Rhino3D

Job description

Hunt St, a Melbourne-based architectural studio, seeks a Senior Architectural Technician / Draftsperson in a 100% remote, independent contractor role. The role centers on DA drawing packages and construction documentation, ensuring compliance with Building Permit standards while coordinating with consultants and mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in architectural drafting, strong Revit skills, and extensive knowledge of building standards to balance design with