Senior Drafter

Position Description: Senior Drafter

ImageWorks Architecture, Inc

 

ImageWorks Architecture is a high energy firm committed to customer service and socially responsible architecture.  Innovation and creativity are at the core of who we are at ImageWorks.  Our team members work in a collaborative atmosphere to develop award winning design solutions that exceed our client expectations. We are committed to attracting the best people and providing them with the environment, structure and opportunities that support and encourage ongoing professional and personal growth.

 

Our “Balance� statement gives you a sense of our beliefs and motivations at IWA….

Balance. It’s in nature, your life, your work and your actions. We use it in our architecture. It’s in the schools we design for education, in the offices where you work and in the buildings where you shop. When everything comes together, it all looks right, feels right and works right. That’s balance that ImageWorks brings to the community. From conceptual master planning through tenant occupancy, ImageWorks provides it all. We are committed to providing the quality professional designs that serve our clients well. You can become one of our clients and have the balance you require.

 

The best person for this position must possess a demonstrated ability, a passion for, and a commitment to:

·          Client service

·          Architecture and design

·          Accuracy in everything you do

·          Being an asset to the IWA team

·          Investing his/her talents into the growth of a successful architectural practice

·          Excellent communication skills

·          Excellent problem solving skills

·          Living life with a sense of humor

 

The best person for this position must be knowledgeable of California Building Codes, State agency (DSA, OPSC, CDE, and DTSC – for school projects) procedures, have a thorough understanding of the project phases from project set-up through design, governing agency review and approval procedures, bidding, construction and construction close-out, have a basic understanding of all the disciplines involved in the design of a building including building materials and systems. This person must also have a thorough understanding of construction documents, as well as building materials and construction methods.  The successful candidate must be detail oriented and have strong math skills.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·          Responsibility for developing CAD drawings for schematic design, design development and construction documents as well as the coordination with all disciplines

·          Consult with designers and architects to fulfill the expectation of each client

·          Reviewing documents prepared by others and developing “redline� sets for correction

·          Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows

·          Good verbal and written communication skills

·          Being detail oriented

·          Keeping a fast pace

·          Being a self-starter that can handle multiple projects with supervision by a Project Manager or Project Architect

·          Other duties as assigned by Director of Architecture and Project Architect

 

Computer Programs 

·          AutoCAD ADT 2006

·          ArchiCAD 10 – a plus but not req’d

·          Revit 2009

·          Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

 

Education and Experience

·          Minimum 7 years CADD drafting experience

·          Formal CAD System or Auto CAD software training or

·          Certificate from a technical school

·          Associates or Bachelors degree is a benefit but not required

·          Minimum of five years of commercial and/or education project experience

 

Premium Benefits Package

·          Competitive salaries

·          Extensive medical, dental and vision coverage

·          401(k) plan with a company match

·          Paid Time Off (PTO) program

·          Holiday pay

·          Tuition assistance

·          Employee bonus program

·          Employee referral program