Architect Designer

BonnaVilla; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Job summary

Chief Industries, Inc. in Grand Island, NE, seeks an experienced Architectural Drafter to perform complex drafting and design projects under the direction of a Professional Architect.

You will conceive and draw preliminary and construction documents for new construction and renovations, collaborating with architects, sales, estimators, field personnel, customers, consultants, and other stakeholders. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associates Degree in Architectural Design

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree in Architectural Design preferred.
• Knowledge of BIM and drafting technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and final architectural drawings and construction documents for new construction and renovation projects.
• Collaborate with Architect, Sales, Estimating, field personnel, customers, consultants, and other stakeholders throughout the design and documentation process.
• Prepare presentation drawings, working drawings, architectural details, and other project documentation for design development and construction.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage assigned design projects to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Utilize BIM and other drafting technologies to develop, coordinate, and maintain architectural drawings and project documentation.
• Assist with architectural details, design development, and construction-related questions.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and coordination with standards.
• Maintain knowledge of drafting practices, BIM, construction methods, and materials.
• Identify and implement process improvements and communicate project information across teams.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining quality and schedule.

Skills

Architectural drafting

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Architectural Design

Tools

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Job description

Chief Construction
Grand Island, NE 68803, USA

Description

This position will perform complex drafting and design projects under the direction of a Professional Architect. Conceives and draws preliminary and construction documents for new construction and renovation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop preliminary and final architectural drawings and construction documents for new construction and renovation projects under the direction of the Professional Architect.
• Collaborate with the Architect, Sales, Estimating, field personnel, customers, consultants, and other project stakeholders throughout the design and documentation process.
• Prepare presentation drawings, working drawings, architectural details, and other project documentation necessary for design development and construction.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage assigned design projects to meet established deadlines while maintaining accuracy, quality, clarity, and attention to detail.
• Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) and other drafting and design technologies to efficiently develop, coordinate, and maintain architectural drawings and project documentation.
• Assist the Architect, Project Manager, Estimating, and field personnel with architectural details, design development, and construction-related questions associated with assigned projects.
• Review drawings and project documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and coordination with project requirements, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of architectural drafting and design practices, BIM technology, construction methods, building materials, and industry developments.
• Identify and implement improvements to drafting, design, and documentation processes while effectively communicating project information to internal departments, customers, consultants, and project personnel.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining established quality and schedule expectations; perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or GED, required.
• Associates Degree in Architectural Design, or related field, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many Brands and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Construction has been your premier construction company in the Midwest since 1954. As design/build, general contracting, and construction management specialists, we focus on the entire process from concept through completion. Our success in the commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and institutional buildings segments can be attributed to our years of experience and to the use of the latest technological advances in planning, design, engineering, specifications, and construction.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

5 years:

5 years’ related experience or the equivalent

Requires knowledge of architectural drafting and design and construction methods.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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