Architectural Associate (2363)

DRB Homes; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRB Homes seeks an Architecture Associate to draft, review, and produce construction drawings for new house types and revisions. You will respond to architectural issues, ensuring adherence to department standards and procedures.

Typical duties include drafting to permit sets and coordinating with internal teams. Requirements include 2-year associate degree, 2–4 years of residential CAD drafting, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required (2-year).
• 4-year degree preferred but not required.
• 2–4 years’ experience in residential CAD drafting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare construction drawings from design through permit sets.
• Execute architectural plan adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate building systems (structural, mechanical, plumbing, civil).
• Provide plan clarification and distribution to Purchasing, Estimating, Production, Marketing and Sales.

Skills

Residential CAD drafting

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Associate degree (2-year)

Bachelor's degree (4-year) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Division TX Location - Addison, TX 75001

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

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