Onsite Mountain View Residential Drafter

Harrell Remodeling; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harrell Design + Build, an award-winning, employee-owned design + build firm in Mountain View, CA, seeks an Architectural Drafter to create accurate, buildable drawings for residential remodels. You will develop plans for all phases, conduct site measurements, and prepare permit sets in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in residential drafting, proficiency in Chief Architect and AutoCAD, and strong knowledge of building codes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience producing architectural drawings for residential remodeling, architecture, or construction projects.
• Proficiency in Chief Architect and AutoCAD.
• Strong understanding of residential architectural drafting, construction documentation, and building practices.
• Working knowledge of residential building codes, permit requirements, and construction detailing.
• Ability to develop and coordinate accurate architectural plans, elevations, sections, and construction details.
• Experience documenting existing conditions through field measurements and site observations.
• Ability to interpret and coordinate architectural drawings with structural engineering, specifications, and other project documents.
• Strong attention to detail, technical accuracy, and drawing consistency.
• Excellent organization, time management, and ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with Designers, Estimators, Production teams, consultants, and trade partners.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to identify technical challenges and contribute to practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• As a key member of our Design Team, you will develop accurate and detailed architectural drawings for all project phases, including existing conditions, schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction.
• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions through field measurements, photographs, and project information.
• Prepare construction documents, architectural details, permit sets, and renderings that clearly communicate design and construction intent.
• Review drawings for technical accuracy, completeness, building code requirements, and constructability.
• Coordinate architectural plans with engineering, Title 24 requirements, material selections, specifications, and consultant documents.
• Collaborate with Designers, Estimators, and Production teams to ensure drawings align with project scope, budgets, and construction requirements.
• Incorporate revisions and redlines from internal teams, consultants, and permitting agencies.
• Support the Production team by providing updated drawings, construction details, and technical clarifications throughout the building process.
• Identify potential design conflicts, missing information, and construction challenges, working proactively with team members to resolve them.
• Maintain and improve drafting templates, drawing standards, architectural details, and shared drawing libraries.
• Manage multiple project priorities while maintaining accuracy, organization, and timely deliverables.
• Projects range from kitchen and bathroom remodels to whole-home remodels and residential additions.

Skills

Architectural drafting

Residential remodeling

Detail-oriented

Education

Architectural Drafting

Architecture

Construction Technology

Tools

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Job description

Harrell Design + Build, an award-winning, employee-owned design + build firm in Mountain View, CA, seeks an Architectural Drafter to create accurate, buildable drawings for residential remodels. You will develop plans for all phases, conduct site measurements, and prepare permit sets in a collaborative team environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in residential drafting, proficiency in Chief Architect and AutoCAD, and strong knowledge of building codes.