Architectural Drafter in Lexington, South Carolina at Veranda Homes

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Architectural Drafter, you will maintain master plan sets and structural drawings and prepare lot-specific drawings within the Construction Services department. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with managers, field managers, vendors, and trades.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Adhere to and promote the company policies, safety standards, and Mission Statement of Veranda Homes.
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
• Oversee master plan version releases and revisions.
• Create and maintain master plan sets, structural drawings, and details for field use.
• Prepare lot-specific drawings.
• Answer questions from field and office personnel on designs.
• Operate AutoCAD Architecture.
• Identify, analyze, and calculate structural loads.
• Respond promptly to division change orders and plan corrections.
• Maintain plan square footage data.
• Understand and execute plan redlines.
• Attend field walks as directed by the Director of Architecture.
• Collaborate with the Director of Architecture and VP of Construction Services on architectural goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Design new products with the Director of Architecture and re-tool existing products to align with market conditions.
• Apply zoning regulations and building codes to plan design when necessary.
• Optimize plan designs for efficient truss design by truss manufacturers.
• Attend plan review and prototype meetings with estimating, purchasing, sales, production, and trade partners.
• Monitor and approve or deny all VPOs related to plan errors.
• Maintain Veranda Homes' Design Standards.
• Maintain the project tracker for department workload.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Timeliness and accuracy of master plan releases and revisions.
• Responsiveness to field and office personnel inquiries.
• Adherence to project timelines and milestones.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Architecture.
• Knowledge of structural design and drafting principles.
• Familiarity with zoning regulations and building codes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.
• Experience in architectural drafting and construction processes preferred.