Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
Equal Employment Opportunity: Derrick Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected by Wisconsin or federal law.
Derrick Custom Homes is a leading custom home builder and remodeler in Western Wisconsin. With in-house architecture and interior design, we are fully equipped to provide clients with fully custom homes and remodels. We are seeking a drafter to join our architectural team.
Location: New Richmond, WI although technology has made it possible to work remotely, it is preferred that the applicant be comfortable with working in the office day-to-day. It is imperative to the training process and continued communication that face-to-face interaction occur between the architects and drafters.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected applicant will work closely with the other drafters and design team to prepare bid and construction drawings from rough drawings and sketches. Work with the remodeling team to visit homes and take the measurements necessary to create as-built drawings and remodeling plans. During the design and construction process, update the drawings and add needed plan notes. Create custom detail drawings as needed. Work with the design staff to help create painting plans and hardware plans.
Skills and Qualifications
- Drafting - Strong technical drafting skills, with some knowledge of residential architecture principals preferred.
- Detail - Attention to detail is critical.
- Software - Revit, Bluebeam.
- Collaborative - Be able to thrive in a collaborative work environment, working closely with the architects and other design staff on a day-to-day basis.
- Communication - Effective written and verbal skills, with consistent communication habits.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0-5 years of experience in a similar position.
- Associate degree in architectural drafting preferred but not required.
- Experience with Revit.
Work Environment and Benefits
Pay will be negotiated with the selected applicant and is commensurate with experience. Dress code is business casual and the work environment is relaxed. Full-time benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k retirement plan, vacation pay, holiday pay, yearly bonus potential based on company performance and a referral program.