Architectural Associate

DRB Homes; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes is seeking an Architecture Associate to draft, review, and produce construction drawings for new and revised house types. You will respond to architectural issues, ensuring department standards are followed and collaborate across Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in residential CAD drafting, strong AutoCAD/Revit skills, and a detail-oriented, proactive approach to delivering accurate working drawings and coordinated systems

Qualifications

• 2-year associates degree required; 4-year degree preferred.
• 2–4 years’ experience in residential CAD drafting.
• Exceptional drafting software skills; AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Experience turning design sketches into working drawings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare construction drawings from design to permit sets.
• Execute architectural plan adjustments as needed.
• Draft plans using current department software.
• Deliver architectural deliverables to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales.
• Coordinate building systems including structural, mechanical, plumbing, and civil.
• Provide plan clarification and distribution to departments.
• Review projects completed by department consultants.
• Quality control of own and others' work in the department.
• Update status of tasks in Architecture Schedule.
• Complete other duties as assigned by manager.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote a safe environment.
• Support DRB core values and mission.

Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Residential Construction Knowledge

Drawing file creation/manipulation

Plan reading

MS Office

Organizational Skills

Positive Attitude

Self-Starter

Strong communication (written, graphic

Education

2-year associate degree

4-year college degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Position Summary

The Architecture Associate is responsible primarily for drafting, reviewing, and producing construction drawings for new house types and revisions to existing house types. The Architecture Associate responds to architectural issues as they arise, ensuring the department standards and procedures are followed. Performing such other tasks as may be necessary in the day-to-day operation of the department.

Position Summary

The Architecture Associate is responsible primarily for drafting, reviewing, and producing construction drawings for new house types and revisions to existing house types. The Architecture Associate responds to architectural issues as they arise, ensuring the department standards and procedures are followed. Performing such other tasks as may be necessary in the day-to-day operation of the department.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Responsible for drafting and preparation of construction drawings from the completion of design phase through completion of construction documents and permit sets
• Execute architectural plan adjustments as needed
• Responsible for drafting plans using the current department drafting software
• Execute architectural deliverables to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, and Sales departments
• Coordinate building systems including structural, mechanical, plumbing, and civil
• Provide plan clarification and plan distribution to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing, Sales departments
• Reviews projects completed by department consultants
• Responsible for quality control of own work and others in the department as required.
• Update status of assigned tasks in the Architecture Schedule
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment
• Adhere to, promote and deliver on the DRB core values and mission statement

Position Standards

• Team Player
• Attention to Detail
• Knowledge of residential construction
• Ability to create, manipulate, and read drawing files, plan blueprints and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Organizational Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Self-Starter
• Strong Communication Skills (written, graphic, and verbal)

Position Requirements

• 2-year associates degree required
• 4-year college degree preferred but not required
• 2-4 years’ experience in residential CAD drafting required,
• Exceptional drafting software skills, with knowledge of Autocad / Revit preferred
• Experience with taking design sketches through working drawings
• Experience communicating graphically