Architectural Drafter

Architectural Drafter (Bend/Portland/Tri-Cities)

Full Time

Purpose = The reason the job exists

The Architectural Drafter will assist with a variety of drafting tasks including plan modification, maintenance, and development of support drawings. Successful candidates will have experience using AutoCAD to draft either technical, architectural, civil, or land development drawings and have a strong desire to apply their skills and work collaboratively to understand how their work impacts the overall organization.

Attributes = The behaviors or traits required to do the job

Intentional: Uses excellent communication, prioritization, and time management skills to provide clarity on project status.

Innovative spirit: Monitors deadlines, identifies issues that may cause delays and communicates timely with parties needed to keep projects on schedule.

Servant’s heart: Communicates proactively and collaboratively with all parties; is the glue that facilitates intentional communication and successful teamwork.

Responsibilities = The essential actions required of the job

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

AutoCAD (Required); Knowledge of 3D programs will be helpful for upcoming projects (HighArc, Softplan, Revit or similar

Drafting using AutoCAD as it pertains to the following:

Modifying existing plans by making periodic changes to meet marketing conditions, buyer demand and to keep product up to building code standards

Maintaining supporting documents such as sales and marketing layouts

Creation of site plan and easement drawings

Preparing plans for appraisal packages and permit submittal

Preparation of drawings for Architectural Review Committee submittals

Incorporating engineering redlines to plans as provided by outside consultants

Drafting of construction drawings for new plan designs

Land Development drafting also a possibility (depending on experience)

Qualifications: The skills and experience required for the job

Associate of Applied Science or Technical Degree in Computer Aided Drafting, related field, or equivalent work experience required

4+ years experience using AutoCAD in an architectural, land development, or structural engineering environment

General construction knowledge to understand construction process, terminology and codes preferred

Good understanding and ability to work efficiently with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to take direction, meet timelines and work on a multitude of projects at one time

Ability to complete tasks and projects on time with accuracy and detail

Strong work ethic with high level of integrity both in and out of the work environment

Adaptable to fast paced work environment with occasional repetitive and monotonous projects

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competencies = The skills required to do the job

Solution-Focused: Solutions-focused people don’t let workplace problems stop their progress. They remain focused on finding the best possible solution to resolve the problem so that quality work can continue.

Taking Responsibility: Completing tasks without being prompted; working constructively with others to complete projects; and exercising initiative beyond just the scope of a job description.

Positive Energy: Engaging with coworkers in cheerful, respectful, polite manner; contributing constructively to conversations and team meetings and avoiding behaviors that drain energy from others.

Leadership: Influencing others in a way that moves the team forward; being constructive in a way that helps the team to reach goals. Regardless of having a leadership title, employees who demonstrate leadership competency actively participate in discussions, ask questions, listen to others, and help build consensus on a team.

Team Accountability: Understanding the interdependency of the workplace and acknowledging that individual work impacts the work of the team and the work of the overall organization. An accountable team member will ensure their own work is done in a timely and effective manner to contribute to the success of their own team and the Company.

Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to deliver positive results; sharing helpful information and resources in a timely manner, accommodating others’ needs, and asking for help when needed to meet deadlines and commitments.

Communication: The ability to interact and exchange information effectively with others; keeping stakeholders informed of important information in a timely manner and engaging in meaningful dialogue that results in greater clarity.

Technical Development: Enhancing the ability to do the present and future job better through continuing to refine knowledge and learning completely new skills.

Personal Development: Developing holistically as a person…mentally, socially, spiritually, emotionally, or physically…enhances balance and improves workplace competencies as well.

Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze workplace problems, come up with creative solutions, and then to test and effectively implement the solutions within the scope of responsibility.

Customer Responsiveness: Identifies internal and external customers, develops an understanding of their needs, builds trust with them, and always seeks to enhance the customer experience.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.