Residential Architectural Drafter – Remodels & Additions

Harrelldesignbuild; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harrell Design + Build in Mountain View, CA is seeking an Architectural Drafter to join our award-winning, employee-owned Design + Build team. You’ll develop accurate, coordinated drawings for residential remodeling projects, working with designers, estimators, and construction pros.

You will conduct site measurements, prepare permit sets, and ensure drawings communicate design intent and construction details for seamless transitions from concept through construction.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate and detailed architectural drawings for all project phases.
• Conduct site visits to document existing conditions through field measurements, photographs, and project information.
• Prepare construction documents, architectural details, permit sets, and renderings.
• 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 renovations to whole-home remodels and residential additions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Architectural Drafting

Construction Technology

Tools

Chief Architect

AutoCAD

Buildertrend

Job description

Harrell Design + Build in Mountain View, CA is seeking an Architectural Drafter to join our award-winning, employee-owned Design + Build team. You’ll develop accurate, coordinated drawings for residential remodeling projects, working with designers, estimators, and construction pros.

You will conduct site measurements, prepare permit sets, and ensure drawings communicate design intent and construction details for seamless transitions from concept through construction.