Architectural Drafting Specialist

Socket.dev; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth State University seeks an Architectural Drafting Specialist to create CAD drawings and documentation for campus facilities and grounds. You will measure spaces, prepare area reports and support construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety and university standards.

The role includes developing exterior and interior signage, liaising with departments, and coordinating with the fire marshal and other authorities as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Architectural/Building Trades/CAD or closely related field.
• Four years of architectural drafting experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate CAD drawings and layouts for campus facilities and grounds.
• Prepare reports on area, size and usage of campus properties.
• Develop and maintain university construction standards and signage.
• Coordinate with departments and external partners on projects and inspections.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Adobe Design Suite

Project coordination

Education

Architectural/Building Trades/CAD degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Architectural Drafting Specialist reports to the Facility Project Manager and provides technical support to the campus community and public regarding the buildings, grounds and utility systems that make up the Plymouth State University campus. The Architectural Drafting Specialist will be responsible for creating accurate documentation to include CAD drawings and layouts; campus property reports for area, capacity, and usage; build and manage the university's materials and construction standards; develop and install exterior and interior signage; as well as provide special project management as assigned in liaison with departments, state, and/or with the town of Plymouth on university facilities and ground issues.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Create Accurate Documentation on University Facilities and Grounds

• Prepare reports on area, size and usage of various campus properties for departments/agencies requesting specific information
• Take field notes/measurements, and perform survey work for purpose of producing construction originals and preparing CAD plans for user approval and/or other projects.
• Prepare various reports and studies including ADA compliance/transition reports, space inventories and other facility management studies as required
• Prepare and provide CAD drawings for Physical Plant contractors and various college/university departments for construction and/or renovation of campus properties and present designs to campus and external personnel/specialists as requested
• Maintain/modify existing CAD drawings to reflect changes in facilities
• Develop schematic design options based on existing environment and needs
• Assist client in selecting design, prepare drawings with details and select materials as assigned

PPOM Information for Budgeting

• Final drawings meet needs of user and are approved by Drafting Specialist
• Generate drawings to be submitted to fire marshal for building permits.
• Submit building permit applications in coordination with facility project manager.

Fire Code Compliance

• Schedule required inspections with the fire marshal.
• Create space layouts for fire marshal (etc.) approval (Classroom capacity, All large inside and outside events and functions in rooms, tents, auditoriums)
• Insure compliance with fire safety codes for fire marshal approval
• Final drawings meet needs of user and are approved by Drafting Specialist
• Schedule and participate in monthly life safety inspections with the fire marshal.
• Return written response from life safety inspection to the fire marshal with a corrective action plan.
• Plan and execute corrective actions identified by fire marshal.
• Build and manage university’s materials and construction standards

Communication & Compliance

• Room numbering, construction materials & some methods, logo use & branding consistency, paint consistencies, etc.
• Develop and install exterior & interior signage including wayfinding.
• Sourced sign companies; value engineered project to affordable levels; troubleshoot all sign location logistics; interface between academics and physical plant; work directly with UPD and President to make final determinations;.
• Source sign making equipment & software and manage and maintain it.
• Fabricate signs using CNC machine.
• Final signage meet needs of user and are approved by Drafting Specialist.
• Coordinate signage design with PSU's Communications & Marketing Department.

IT Support

• Printers, servers, desktops maintain and troubleshoot as first response before ticket to IT
• Point person for department staff log on
• Campus text alerts
• MyPlymouth announcements for lot maintenance
• Maintain department web site

Special projects management

• Examples (President’s house projects, Marketing and Promotional efforts (i.e. floats & graphics), Bollards sourcing and installation, Researching real estate opportunities for the university, etc.)
• Manage contractors required to complete special projects including but not limited to: bidding/purchasing, access, stakeholder coordination, inspection, and closeout.
• Liaison with departments and/or town of Plymouth regarding PSU issues as needed (Signage, Property line discrepancies, Right of way issues, PSU/DOT land swaps & state signage, etc.)
• Collaborate with other schools within the USNH system to identify projects/programs that could be beneficial to PSU.
• Responsible for purchasing and budget management of projects assigned by Director or Facility Project Manager.
• Maintain PSU's library of university facilities and grounds documents (drawings, plans, blue prints, cut sheets, specifications, etc.).
• Assist personnel, contractors, design professionals locate, interpret and copy these documents as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate in Architectural/Building Trades/CAD or closely related field and four years of architectural drafting experience which includes computer assisted design, or combination of higher education in architecture/computer assisted design and work experience equal to six years.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Computer skills including the ability to perform computer assisted drafting involving a high degree of technical skill in the preparation of complete drawings and database, word processing and/or spreadsheet applications as determined by the department.
• Highly developed organizational skill and knowledge of AIA systems of filing.
• Ability to deal with wide range of complex professional, technical and project manager related tasks where frequent independent interpretation and decision is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to read Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing and Civil plans and details.
• Ability to work across platforms and have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and the Adobe Design Suite package.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$19.27 - $31.75

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Plymouth