Pre-Construction Associate

NightOwl Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above market salary

HMO on Day 1 for principal and depend.

Government-mandated benefits

Performance-based incentives

Quarterly company events

Equipment and software provided

Job summary

NightOwl Consulting is seeking a Pre-Construction Associate to support architects, engineers, project managers, and field teams in early project phases. You will draft, coordinate, and document, ensuring designs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with requirements.

You will convert concepts into precise CAD drawings, support estimating and bid prep, and maintain drawing libraries. Strong AutoCAD experience and reading construction plans are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of AutoCAD experience; proficiency with ZWCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop is beneficial.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and architectural sketches.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills for computing dimensions and drawing contours.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent time management and a proactive, self-starting attitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed shop drawings, layouts, and drafts using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Convert sketches, hand-drawn concepts, and architectural notes into precise digital drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with fabrication limitations, construction standards, and project specifications.
• Maintain and update the AutoCAD block library.
• Assist architects and engineers with estimating, plan takeoffs, bids, and other pre-construction deliverables.
• Produce comprehensive planning reports and client presentation visuals.
• Record and track daily and weekly project progress for internal monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with project managers, field installers, and shop personnel to confirm field conditions and clarify design requirements.
• Provide ongoing support to field teams during installation and fabrication stages.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to urban plans or project layouts as needed.
• Review architectural drawings to verify accuracy and buildability.
• Ensure all documents and revisions meet quality standards and client requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Reading drawings

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

ZWCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Pre-Construction Associate plays a key role in supporting architects, engineers, project managers, and field teams in the early phases of project development. This role combines technical drafting, project coordination, and pre-construction documentation to ensure designs are accurate, buildable, and aligned with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting & Design Support

• Prepare detailed shop drawings, layouts, and multiple-view drafts using AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Convert sketches, hand-drawn concepts, and architectural notes into precise digital drawings.
• Ensure all designs comply with fabrication limitations, construction standards, and project specifications.
• Maintain and continuously update the AutoCAD block library.

Pre-Construction Documentation

• Assist architects and engineers with estimating, plan takeoffs, crowdsourcing, bid preparation, and other pre-construction deliverables.
• Produce comprehensive planning reports and visual materials for client presentations.
• Record and track daily and weekly project progress for internal monitoring and reporting.

Project Coordination

• Collaborate with project managers, field installers, and shop personnel to confirm field conditions and clarify design requirements.
• Provide ongoing support to field teams during installation and fabrication stages.
• Monitor, evaluate, and recommend improvements to urban plans or project layouts as needed.

Quality & Compliance

• Review architectural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications to verify accuracy and buildability.
• Ensure that all documents, drafts, and revisions meet internal quality standards and client requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of recent AutoCAD experience; proficiency with ZWCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop is highly beneficial.
  Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and architectural sketches.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills, especially for computing dimensions and drawing contours.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent time management and a proactive, self-starting attitude (“can do” / “will do”).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience in sheet metal drafting or coordination.
• Background in the food services industry or projects involving specialized fabrication.
• Experience providing documentation or support during field installation phases.
  Basic technical writing experience (reports, research summaries, business documentation).
• Creative eye for visuals and ability to produce presentation-ready outputs.

Benefits

• Above market salary
• HMO on Day 1 for principal and two dependents
• Government-mandated benefits
• Performance-based Incentives
• Quarterly Company Events
• 1,000 PHP De Minimis
• Equipment and software provided