Architectural Associate

K.-Hovnanian-Companies; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Time off

Vacation 3 wks

Sick days

Personal days

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Mortgage discounts

Appliance discounts

Job summary

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a leading homebuilder, seeks a CAD/Architectural Drafter to join its design team in Matawan, NJ.

Using AutoCAD Architectural Desktop and Google SketchUp, you will draw accurate, detailed home plans and prepare construction documents for review by internal decision-makers and future homeowners. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or 2–5 years in homebuilding; knowledge of residential construction, structural and mechanical designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent experience (2–5 years) in homebuilding.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Architectural Desktop and Google SketchUp.
• Knowledge of residential construction and structural/mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Draw accurate and detailed plans using premier CAD technology.
• Develop forms, charts and construction documents for review by internal decision-makers and future homeowners.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

2-5 years experience in homebuilding

Tools

AutoCAD Architectural Desktop

Google Sketchup

Job description

K. Hovnanian is celebrating 60 years of quality and leadership in the home building and community development industry. Do you want to play a large role in those every day decisions that help build dream homes? It’s the homes where people will raise their child, form their most important memories, plot the course for their future, spend quality time with their grandchildren or enjoy quiet times reflecting on a life full of accomplishments. Over 300,000 families have put their dreams in our hands, and you can as well.

From foundations, to facade, to finish, you know all the elements that go into creating quality homes. Beyond industry knowledge, you have a passion for the details that makes ideas work. That’s why you should team with a home construction leader like K. Hovnanian—who cares about the fine points as much as you do! Come create computer-aided plans that will bring our communitiesto life.

Using premier CAD technology, you’ll draw accurate and detailed plans that help illustrate home plans, building materials, options, etc. You will also develop forms, charts and other construction documents for review by internal decision-makers and future homeowners.

Requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree in Architecture or an equivalent of 2-5 years'experience in the homebuilding industry. Additional skills include proficiency in AutoCADArchitectural Desktop, Google Sketchup, knowledge of residential construction and structural and mechanical designs.

K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC, a subsidiary of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a well-respected publicly traded company, is committed to providing an environment and programs that help our associates flourish. You can look forward to professional support, an hourly rate between $28.85 - $36.06 with eligibility for bonuses and extensive benefits—including time off for holidays, 3 weeks paid vacation, 6 sick days and 3 personal days, eligibility for overtime, medical/dental/vision coverage, discounts on mortgages and home appliances, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. To learn more about us, visit www.khov.com/careers.

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