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Working Drawing Specialist / Draftsman

Location

Philippines

Posted

4 days ago

Salary

$2.5K - $3K / month

Seniority

Senior

Professional CertificateEnglish

Job Description

Working Drawing Specialist / Draftsman

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• Prepare concept and working drawings for new home builds in line with company standards. • Develop designs that reflect client briefs, site conditions, budget parameters, and company specifications. • Apply buildability principles so designs and documentation are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to construct. • Read and accurately apply specifications on plans at all stages. • Progress drawings through each stage in accordance with project timeframes. • Utilise Revit to its full potential to produce accurate, coordinated, and efficient documentation. • Produce drawings with minimal errors at each stage – concept, planning, and working drawings. • Complete thorough self-checks and stage reviews prior to issuing drawings internally. • Apply a sound understanding of timber framing requirements to documentation to reduce onsite errors and budget overruns. • Maintain strict revision control so all parties are working from current, correct documentation. • Resolve documentation discrepancies promptly and identify root causes to prevent recurrence. • Understand and apply South Australian building codes, the National Construction Code, and Australian Standards to all drawings. • Understand and design to council requirements applicable to each project. • Prepare documentation to support planning and building approval submissions. • Communicate clearly and professionally with the Pre-Construction Manager and Custom Home Specialists. • Present and explain drawings clearly to internal teams as required. • Support Custom Home Specialists with accurate and timely design information. • Respond to internal queries relating to design and documentation. • Ensure all drawings, revisions, and design documentation are accurate, complete, and compliant. • Save and maintain all files within Buildertrend in accordance with company procedures. • Ensure drawing registers and documentation are current, auditable, and aligned with company procedures. • Identify opportunities to improve design processes, documentation standards, and drawing accuracy.

Job Requirements

  • Qualification in architectural drafting, building design, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in the Australian residential construction industry.
  • Experience in the custom home industry, including one-off designs and client-driven documentation.
  • Ability to understand and apply South Australian building codes.
  • Ability to understand and design to council requirements.
  • Ability to read and apply specifications on plans.
  • Understanding of timber framing requirements and their impact on onsite accuracy and budget.
  • Strong understanding of buildability, ensuring designs and documentation are practical to construct on site.
  • High proficiency in Revit, with the ability to utilise it to its full potential.
  • Proficiency with Buildertrend (nice to have) and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities.

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