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Senior Architectural Cad Technician
Schultz Architecture, LLC
Contact Information: 269 350-6589

email: contact@schultzarchitect.com
Website: www.SchultzArchitect.com

Position Summary

Seeking a Senior Architectural Cad Technician. The right candidate is highly skilled in creating unique luxury home architectural designs in all types of terrains. This is a customer facing role and great people skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree from an accredited college or Associate degree in drafting or demonstrated design firm experience
• Ability to design homes in hard-to-build lots, required
• 5-7 years of experience, required
• Ability to design unique custom homes in the mid-to-high price range
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, V-ray and Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Knowledge of Architectural Systems, required
• Excellent verbal/written skills, required
• Architecture License (Preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of wood construction, concrete construction, brick construction, construction documents, Michigan building codes
• Team player, willing to learn and take direction, self motivated, strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Create preliminary construction drawing and designs as instructed by senior architect.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and other internal and external team members (e.g. vendors, clients, and contractors).
• Develop final project documents (e.g. calculations, reports and construction drawings and specifications, etc.) to client, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Research architectural materials and methods as required.

Personal attributes required:

• Strong work ethic
• Independent and self-motivated
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Great people skills and highly engaging personality
• Highly creative
• Extensive knowledge of light frame wood framing required

Job Types: Contract Position

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Hybrid work schedule. In-office and remote

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture 2020 or above: 5 years (Required
• Construction Documentation Proficiency: (Required)
• Wood Frame Construction detailing (required)
• Proficient in construction documentation (required)

Work Location:

• Hybrid

Hours per week:

• 30 min

Typical start time:

• Varies

Typical end time:

• Varies

Benefit Conditions:

Work Remotely:

• Yes, Hybrid

What is it you want out of your career?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow, to be challenged, to work hard and to be part of a growing team, then Schultz Architecture may be the place for you. We work hard to surround ourselves with professionals who are more than just good at their job. We want engineers, architects, designers and support staff who have a desire to help shape our company. We need colleagues who will help us grow by thinking outside their job description. The work we do here is challenging, and sometimes the hours are long. But we’re committed to serving our clients and providing the best solutions possible.

Schultz Architecture is a full-service, forward-thinking design firm. With an office in Kalamazoo, MI. We work on projects primarily in Southwest Michigan that offer a variety and challenge you won’t find at many other firms. And we don’t relegate creativity just to “creatives”—we encourage original thinking in every part of the organization–from support staff to engineering.

Since we’re a smaller company, you’ll be able to see the benefits of your hard work. And in return, we’ll invest in you. This includes, flexible schedules, continuing education, mentorship, volunteer opportunities and internal leadership positions. In fact, we’ve been named one of the Best of Kalamazoo Building Designers for 7 consecutive years, named Pulse of the City Award for 9 consecutive years, and much more!

We are always looking for talented individuals to advance the strategic goals of our firm. If you are a big picture thinker with unique technical skills, we’d like to consider your application.

YOUR ROLE:

As a Senior Architectural Cad Technician, you will work collaboratively with design architects, other project architects, and project managers to assist in all aspects of the building design process, including preparation of presentation materials, schematic designs, design development, and contract documents using Revit,
AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign. You will also participate in model building, rendering, and construction administration activities. You instill trust and are action oriented with strong self-development, building on your competencies of tech savvy, nimble learning, and customer focus.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Project Support

• Contribute to the project team to ensure they achieve project schedules and budgets.
• Manage multiple projects in a timely and accurate manner, monitoring overall project progress according to the project scope and available resources.
• Participate in estimating the time required to complete a project.
• Alert the Senior Design Architect and Senior Architect if you become aware of changes that could affect the project scope, schedule, or your work completion.
• Provide documentation services for final architectural plans, elevations, sections, and details consistent with Schultz Architecture standards.

Problem-Solving

• Assist in the preparation of building models and detailed contract documents consistent with State of Michigan Building Codes

Schultz Architecture standards.

• Provide design analysis consistent with Schultz Architecture standards.
• Check for Code Compliance information as it relates to the discipline and any affect it may have on other disciplines.

Communication

• Collaborate with various disciplines throughout Schultz Architecture. Regularly communicate with Senior Management

Project Designer(s), Project Architect(s) and/or Project Manager(s) to understand any modifications to project design, scope, schedule, and budget.

• Understand what the deliverable needs to be to meet your client’s project needs and what it takes to make projects successful.
• Use design software/technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign, and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Your Degree: Enrollment in a NAAB-accredited architecture program.

Your Knowledge and Experience:

• Proficient knowledge of the architectural design and documentation process. Proficient knowledge of architectural building systems. Proficient knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
• Willingness to learn and participate in the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
• Proficient knowledge of applicable codes (and willingness to learn) along with ability to assist in conducting research for requirements that may need to be incorporated into technical documents.
• Proficient knowledge of construction materials, methods, sustainability, universal design, and other trends in the design and construction industry.
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on quality work products and client service, demonstrated through your competencies.
• Ability to express (and show) a passion for building and maintaining client relationships and providing exceptional customer service in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including preparing and performing presentations.
• Strong design skills demonstrated in portfolio, as well as the ability to clearly articulate design solutions.

Your Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of SketchUp, AutoCAD Architecture, etc
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in

Schultz Architecture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in its employment practices. Schultz Architecture strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, age, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may call 269 350-6589 for assistance. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Benefit Conditions:

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Location:

• One location, remote

Work Remotely

• Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Revit: 2 years (Preferred)
• AutoCAD: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kalamazoo, MI 49007: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kalamazoo, MI 49007