Architectural Drafter jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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Lead Architectural Drafter
- Zephyr Connects
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
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Are you an architectural designer who enjoys focusing extensively on creating and refining drawings? Are you feeling inclined to lean into your expertise in residential design? Do you have a creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovative design solutions? Do you understand architectural history and styles and how to blend new with old and help develop creative solutions that work in older homes? Are you passionate about mentoring others, sharing the knowledge youve gained over your career to help others grow? Does it excite you to play a part in a clients dream home coming to life? Do you want to work for one of Philadelphias Best Places to Work?
If so, then we want to talk to 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/
Summary of Responsibilities
Bellweather Design-Build, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the position of Lead Architectural Drafter. In this role, the Lead Architectural Drafter will oversee 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, and overseeing the execution of some design projects from concept to completion. The role requires a combination of creative design abilities, technical expertise, and both project and people management skills.
Essential Functions
- Build and nurture strong lasting relationships with team members, clients, trades and vendors
- Be a leader who will help us establish, build, and directly manage a team of full-time drafts people, whose primary focus is to develop comprehensive drawing sets for each project in a timely manner as Bellweather continues to grow
- Be a leader and collaborate to deliver creative and elevated design options
- 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
- Provide oversight and 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. This includes both internal and external drawing sets
- Create and present detailed drawing sets including 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
- Occasionally be responsible for leading the architectural design process for various high-end residential projects
- Bachelors Degree Architectural Design
- 5 years of experience in residential architectural design
- Proficiency in architectural design softwares 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 is a plus
- Strong understanding of building codes, permitting, construction methods, and materials
- Knowledge of 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)
- $85,000-$95,000
- 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
- Submit an updated resume
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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Finish Carpenter Helper
- Architectural Dimensions
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Sewell, NJ
FULL_TIME
- We are looking for a full time MOTIVATED Finish Carpenter Helper. Employees with strong work ethic, a professional appearance and demeanor. Must have some experience. Someone to help complete remodeli...
- 23 Days Ago
Millworker/Cabinet Maker
- Architectural Dimensions
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Sewell, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Experienced Cabinet Maker/Millworker needed. We have an immediate opening for an experienced, organized, punctual and reliable person to add to a growing team. This company’s employees operate with a ...
- 23 Days Ago
Wood Worker/Cabinet Maker
- Collingswood Architectural Millwork, Inc.
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Oaklyn, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Collingswood Architectural Millwork is currently seeking a skilled Cabinetmaker / Woodworker to join our team. If you have a passion for working with wood and creating high-quality pieces, this opport...
- 27 Days Ago
Architectural Designer
- SYSTRA
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Philadelphia, PA
FULL_TIME
- Country/Region: US Field: Consulting Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Type of Contract: Permanent Level of experience: 05-10 years Job number: The Company Globally, SYSTRA’S over 10,000 employees focus ...
- 13 Days Ago
Architectural Contributor
- Thriven Design Inc
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Collingswood, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Our Impact: We are Thriven Design, a dynamic firm with award-winning designs committed to serving others and creating places where people can thrive. Our multidisciplinary approach incorporates archit...
- 6 Days Ago
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Structural/Architectural Drafter
- Universal Concrete Products
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Pottstown, PA
- Company Description Universal Concrete Products is a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1967. We spe...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Leasing Professional
- Southern Land Company
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Philadelphia, PA
- Job Description Job Description Why Southern Land? Our full service company is comprised of planning, architecture, desi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Interior Design Professional
- HOK Group, Inc.
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Philadelphia, PA
- Interior Design Professional Tracking Code 3348-737 Job Description We are currently seeking an Interior Design Professi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Junior Interior Architectural Designer
- PS & Daughters
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Wayne, PA
- Job Description Job Description PS & Daughters is currently searching for a Junior Interior Architectural Designer to jo...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Interior Designer Glenna Stone Interior Design Philadelphia; Full-time ; 01/25/22
- Business of Home
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Philadelphia, PA
- Interior Designer Company: Glenna Stone Interior Design Category: Interior Design Location: Philadelphia Job Description...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Kitchen and Bath Estimator
- Carter Lumber Company
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Cherry Hill, NJ
- Carter Lumber is looking for a Kitchen and Bath Estimator who would be responsible for designing, quoting, and bidding K...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Designer/Drafter (Hybrid/Remote)
- Greco Aluminum Railings U.S.A.
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North Philadelphia, PA
- Greco, a CSW Industrials affiliated business, is a leading manufacturer of high quality, corrosion resistant aluminum ra...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Kitchen and Bath Estimator
- Carter Lumber Company
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Medford, NJ
- Carter Lumber is looking for a Kitchen and Bath Estimator who would be responsible for designing, quoting, and bidding K...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Architectural Drafter jobs
$41,014 to $58,865
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago
were up 1.0% from a year ago
What does an Architectural Drafter do?
Architectural Drafter in Appleton, WI
Update/maintain all reference files, reference materials and samples.
November 22, 2022
Function as in-house technical resource for project issues regarding architectural and engineering design.
December 20, 2022
Architectural Drafter in Bellevue, WA
Promote teamwork with co-workers as well as outside consultants and entities to achieve timely completion of all work in accordance with Project schedules.
March 15, 2023
Architectural Drafter in Brooklyn, NY
Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
April 08, 2023