Description
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Architectural Drafter, you will maintain master plan sets and structural drawings and prepare lot-specific drawings within the Construction Services department. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with managers, field managers, vendors, and trades.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Adhere to and promote the company policies, safety standards, and Mission Statement of Veranda Homes.
- Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
- Oversee master plan version releases and revisions.
- Create and maintain master plan sets, structural drawings, and details for field use.
- Prepare lot-specific drawings.
- Answer questions from field and office personnel on designs.
- Operate AutoCAD Architecture.
- Identify, analyze, and calculate structural loads.
- Respond promptly to division change orders and plan corrections.
- Maintain plan square footage data.
- Understand and execute plan redlines.
- Attend field walks as directed by the Director of Architecture.
- Collaborate with the Director of Architecture and VP of Construction Services on architectural goals, objectives, and priorities.
- Design new products with the Director of Architecture and re-tool existing products to align with market conditions.
- Apply zoning regulations and building codes to plan design when necessary.
- Optimize plan designs for efficient truss design by truss manufacturers.
- Attend plan review and prototype meetings with estimating, purchasing, sales, production, and trade partners.
- Monitor and approve or deny all VPOs related to plan errors.
- Maintain Veranda Homes' Design Standards.
- Maintain the project tracker for department workload.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
- Timeliness and accuracy of master plan releases and revisions.
- Responsiveness to field and office personnel inquiries.
- Adherence to project timelines and milestones.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Architecture.
- Knowledge of structural design and drafting principles.
- Familiarity with zoning regulations and building codes.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
- Experience in architectural drafting and construction processes preferred.