Senior Façade and Architectural Skilled Drafter

BPH Builders Solutions; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,875,000 - 3,750,000; Full time

Job summary

BPH Builders Solutions is seeking a Senior Façade Designer to support Australian residential, hotel, and commercial projects. Remote role with Sydney hours; you will produce façade design drawings and construction documentation for multiple systems using AutoCAD and ARES Commander.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience, a related degree, strong English, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with the Australian project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on façade detailing and drafting experience.
• Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with ARES Commander.
• Experience with multiple façade systems beyond glazing or curtain wall.
• Portfolio of annotated façade details.
• Strong English communication; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Based in the Philippines with a reliable internet connection and remote workspace.
• Available to work Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sydney time.
• Must pass a CAD assessment and professional reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise façade drawings with full annotations.
• Develop drawings for unitised, semi-unitised and stick curtain wall systems.
• Interpret design intent and incorporate changes into drawing packages.
• Review and update window schedules, plans, elevations and façade details.
• Coordinate with project team to resolve comments and issues.
• Submit daily/weekly drawing targets and maintain records.
• Maintain revision control and filing conventions.
• Submit progress reports before Sydney day end.

Skills

Façade detailing

English communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

ARES Commander

Job description

Work Setup: Remote

Work Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sydney time

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Façade Designer / Skilled Drafter to support our Australian client's residential, hotel, and commercial construction projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate façade design and construction documentation, interpreting engineering design requirements, and producing detailed, fully annotated drawings across multiple façade systems.

This role requires strong technical drafting skills, practical knowledge of various cladding and framing systems, and the ability to work independently while maintaining consistent communication with the Australian project team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and revise façade design drawings, elevations, sections, and fully annotated details, including head, sill, jamb, and stack joints, using AutoCAD and ARES Commander.

2. Develop technical drawings and documentation for multiple façade systems, including:

• Unitised, semi-unitised and stick curtain wall systems.

• Lightweight steel framing and associated components.

• Hebel/AAC, fibre-cement, aluminium composite, stone/Frontek, GFRC and terracotta cladding.

• Render systems, balustrades, louvres, canopies, skylights, fins, awnings and soffits.

1. Interpret façade engineering design intent and incorporate design changes, revisions and variations into drawing packages.

2. Review and update window schedules, enlarged plans, elevations, sections and façade details.

3. Identify and promptly communicate design coordination issues, potential construction clashes and fixing or anchorage concerns.

4. Prepare quantity take-offs, material schedules and drawing registers as required.

5. Maintain accurate drawing documentation, naming conventions, revision control and shared project files.

6. Coordinate with the Project Director, architects, engineers and construction teams to resolve drawing comments and technical queries.

7. Complete agreed daily and weekly drawing targets and communicate potential delays or technical issues as soon as they arise.

8. Submit daily progress reports, time-tracking records and updated drawing files before the end of each Sydney working day.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

1. Complete at least 95% of assigned daily and weekly drawing targets within the agreed deadlines.

2. Maintain a minimum of 95% drawing accuracy, ensuring all drawings meet project specifications and quality standards.

3. Achieve at least 95% on-time delivery of assigned drafting tasks and project milestones.

4. Submit daily progress reports on 100% of working days before the end of the Sydney workday.

5. Maintain 100% accurate time-tracking records in 15-minute increments against the relevant project and variation references.

6. Ensure 100% of required updated CAD files and PDF drawings are uploaded to the shared drive daily.

7. Acknowledge at least 95% of project-related communications within one working hour during Sydney business hours.

8. Escalate 100% of identified technical issues, project blockers, and potential delays within the same working day.

9. Achieve 100% compliance with drawing standards, documentation requirements, file naming conventions and revision control procedures.

10. Complete 100% of scheduled onboarding assessments and performance reviews at the 30-, 60-, and 90-day milestones.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on façade detailing and drafting experience on mid-rise and high-rise residential, hotel, or commercial projects.

2. A degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Civil/Structural Engineering, or equivalent.

3. Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, with experience in ARES Commander or demonstrated ability to transition between CAD platforms.

4. Proven experience in at least TWO façade systems beyond glazing or curtain wall, such as Hebel/AAC, fibre-cement cladding on steel framing, stone/Frontek, or aluminium composite systems.

5. A portfolio of fully annotated façade details and drawing sets demonstrating relevant technical experience, submitted during the application stage.

6. Strong written and spoken English communication skills, with the ability to interpret engineering instructions accurately and work with minimal supervision after onboarding.

7. Must be based in the Philippines, with a reliable internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace.

8. Must be available to work Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sydney time.

9. Must successfully pass a practical CAD assessment and professional reference checks before receiving an employment offer.