Drafting Technician

Interdot Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AEC firm is looking for an entry-level BIM software modelling technician to assist with BIM modelling and the development of construction documents. The candidate will collaborate with various disciplines, ensure document accuracy, and present solutions to client requirements. Key skills include good communication, accountability, and a solid understanding of BIM practices. This role is designed for juniors looking to grow in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of BIM software modelling and its applications.
• Ability to work under direction and follow procedures.
• Capable of interpreting client requirements and applying engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of the Senior Draftsman Team Lead.
• Ensure accuracy of construction documents based on BIM modelling.
• Collaborate and coordinate with other design disciplines.

Skills

BIM software modelling

Good communication

Accountability

Education

Relevant technical education or experience

Job description

Position Overview

• This role requires a BIM software modelling technician with a solid understanding of their specific discipline.
• The role can be presented by a junior professional or technician and focuses mainly on research and development of BIM in a holistic approach to the overall AEC (Architecture, Engineering and Construction) or Built Environment.

Context

OUR CLIENT is entering a new phase in its lifecycle where operational excellence has become critical for success. The urgency for change has become more heightened amid increased competitive intensity across all markets in which CKR operates.

Key Performance Areas

(Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position [KPA's])

• Understanding Responsibility and Being Accountable
• Good Communication
• Meeting Deadlines
• Mandatory behaviours critical to the Culture of CKR
• Understanding and demonstrating the ethos of CKR
• Internal CKR disciplines for quality coordination of MEP services.
• Liaising with Clients and other Consultants drafting personnel

Discretionary Space - Independent Thought and Judgement

(The degree to which individuals are allowed to exercise independent thought and judgement)

• Understanding client requirements, interpreting them using engineering judgements and presenting a solution.
• Interpret situations (internally and externally); apply knowledge of process (discip to provide appropriate solutions and make informed project and business decisions.
• Evaluate project progress and make trade-offs to ensure the best use of available resources.
• Alert Management or colleagues to issues and risks in any project or the business itself

Authorities

• Management and Senior Engineers

Duties will comprise: General

• Work under direction of Senior Draftsman Team Lead
• Ensure construction documents accuracy based on discipline BIM modelling
• Collaborate and Coordinate with other disciplines design-changes and model challenges
• Adhere to BIM execution plan and BIM project workflow
• Present new technologies which align and add benefit to the overall company BIM strategy
• Follow BIM standards and development procedures
• May take lead on developing some discipline specific BIM modelling content for project
• Prepare BIM models for coordination meetings
• Oversee the communication of project information via DWF for collaboration internally and externally
• Drafting Technician under close supervision, perform simple drafting tasks, often with finished work as a guide.
• This is the entry level class for the engineering drafting.
• Incumbents have had sufficient training and/or experience to produce an acceptable quality and quantity of simple, repetitive drafting work without additional on-the-job training and without being required to have any substantial knowledge of engineering, symbols and terminology.
• Incumbents typically are expected to progress to Senior Drafting Technician.
• Examples of assignments at this level of difficulty and responsibility are: Drafting assistant to a Principal Drafting Technician, preparing simple engineering detail drawings, circuit and other diagrams, and maintaining files of completed work and copies.

Administration/Internal Management

• Plan your work every day and week.
• Complete work within agreed times and adhere to priorities.
• Plan your leave in conjunction with project engineers and project managers.
• Adhere to internal procedures and systems.
• Fill in time sheets on a daily basis, using the system as provided by Company.