Are you a Drafter eager to take the next step in your career and join one of Philadelphia's acclaimed "Best Places to Work"? Do you specialize in residential design and have a keen understanding of the entire home construction process, from foundation to finishing touches? Are you committed to staying abreast of the latest building codes, industry trends, and construction practices? Do you possess a deep appreciation for architectural history and styles, adept at seamlessly blending modern innovations with traditional aesthetics, and capable of devising creative solutions tailored for older homes?
If so, then we want to hear from you!
About Us
We are Bellweather Design-Build, a team of 22 dedicated staff serving Philadelphia and surrounding communities through residential home remodeling. For more than 20 years, our consistent craftsmanship, creative solutions, and reliable service have earned us the highest client satisfaction ratings in Philadelphia and the Main Line suburbs. Our award-winning team is NARI Certified, BPI-Certified, and has been featured in various news articles and magazines. We offer the highest level of service to our clients because we have an amazing team where each member uses their unique strengths to work together. When a client works with Bellweather, first-class construction is assumed; but its our people that distinguish us from the rest. Read on to discover how you can become an integral part of Bellweather Design-Build. We were voted Best Places to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal again this year, and you can help us shape a brighter future together.
Learn more about us on our website: https://www.bellweatherdesignbuild.com/
Core Values:
Core values are who we are. While experience is important, what matters most to us are these 5 values, serving as the foundation of our identity and guiding our every decision.
- Disciplined: self-motivated
- Humbly Confident: knows their stuff, but isnt arrogant
- Always Improving: understands good enough isnt (usually) good enough
- Forward Looking: thinks long-term; avoids band-aids
- Cares Connects with People: acts with honesty and integrity; is genuine and never shady
Summary of Responsibilities
Bellweather Design-Build is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the position of Architectural Drafter. In this role, the Architectural Drafter will be a member of the drafting department, which includes acting as critical support for all architectural design efforts such as creating and reviewing drawing sets, applying and processing permits, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for all design projects. The role requires a combination of discipline, humbleness, accountability, technical expertise, meeting project timelines and relationship skills.
Essential Functions
- Be disciplined to create and present detailed architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents using relevant software tools. Drawing sets include sketches, schematic set, bid set, permit set, and construction set.
- Conduct early site visits and assessments to gather information, assess feasibility, and ensure adherence to design intent during the construction phase. Conduct end of design site visits to confirm all critical dimensions. There may also be occasional site visits needed once the project starts construction.
- Review and evaluate project progress with the design and production team to identify and address potential issues to maintain project timelines and budgets. Coordinate and communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth project execution.
- Focus on developing and sustaining a high level of consistency on all drawing sets throughout the design department by reviewing and proofing all drawing sets for each project.
- Be able to prioritize and handle multiple projects at one time.
- Be an individual who is always looking to grow and improve in the residential construction field by staying up to date on new and updated codes, building practices, industry trends and products, and emerging technologies.
- Be an individual who is looking to improve themselves not just their skills.
- Build and nurture strong lasting relationships with team members, clients, trades and vendors.
- Be an individual who keeps in mind the greater good of the client, company, and team.
- Demonstrate and build a culture of joint accountability (See It, Own It, Solve It, Do It) in all areas from the start of initial design all the way through construction.
- Collaborate with internal and external team members including engineers, interior designers, architects, zoning lawyers, trade partners, and construction professionals to develop comprehensive project drawing sets and strategies.
- Understand architectural history and styles and how to blend new with old and help develop creative solutions that work in older homes.
Education, Experience, and Skills Required
- Bachelors Degree Architecture or Drafting preferred
- 3+ years of experience in residential architectural design
- Proficiency in architectural design software's such as Chief Architect and AutoCAD. Experience in rendering software is a plus.
- Demonstrates proficiency and excellence in MS Word and Excel, experience in Trello and Buildertrend a plus.
- Strong understanding of building codes, permitting, construction methods, and materials.
- Knowledge of the entire construction of a home from foundation to finishes, including understanding and diagnoses of residential structure.
- Experience and knowledge in the following is required:
- Partial and whole home remodeling
- Additions, garages, porches and decks
- Basement excavations
- Structural engineering coordination in residential
- Residential space planning
- Residential as-builts field measuring drafting
- Full construction documents
- Site restrictions (FAR, lot coverage, setbacks)
- IRC codes and standards (preferred)
- Historic home architectural styles and remodeling (preferred)
- Philly Row home construction (preferred)
Compensation
- $60,000-$70,000
- Medical and Dental Insurance (50% paid by employer)
- 401k with 3% company contribution
- Profit Sharing
- Bi-annual reviews with bonus opportunities based on Core Values
- Growth and education opportunities
- 10 vacation days
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 paid sick days
- 3 paid volunteer days
- Free parking
How to Apply
We have a formal recruiting process and have a relationship with Zephyr Connects LLC, whom we use for the screening and hiring process. If you are selected for the next step you will get instructions within 3 days of your submission. Everyone will be contacted.
Bellweather Design Build provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bellweather Design Build complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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