SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Crescent Homes is seeking an experienced Drafter/CAD operator to join our growing team in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized and experienced in residential drafting and design. This position will assist in maintaining architectural house plans, floor plans, elevations, and options for multiple divisions. The position provides drafting support through the use of computer-aided design systems (AutoCad Architecture) to produce construction documents for single-family homes incorporating methods of construction that maximize efficient use of building materials and simplified assemblies resulting in cost-effective construction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and review detailed drawings of architectural construction documents utilizing knowledge of building materials, architectural and engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings
• Apply company design guidelines and standards with respect to architecture, structure, mechanical and other building systems
• Produce custom changes for lot specific drawing sets for single-family homes from existing master drawing to comply with buyer request, selected options, and community specifications.
• Provide additional relevant architectural documentation required for permit applications and construction starts.
• Provide assistance in the development of new master drawing database construction documents.
• Review construction in the field for compliance with construction documents, note any differences encountered, confer with others regarding revisions, and make revisions to documents or provide additional clarifying information as may be required.
• Make revisions to existing construction drawings to comply with required code
• Consult with the sales and construction teams for custom plan clarifications and field required revisions.
• Coordinate the creation of engineering plan sets with outside consultants
• Prepare and document weekly work schedule – individual and consultants
• Participate in prototype walks and field reviews of homes
• Review marketing collateral for accuracy and completeness versus architectural plans
• Review preliminary lot fits in CAD for Land planning.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to read CAD drawings, Architectural blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Proficient using AutoCAD (required), MS Excel and Bluebeam (preferred)
• Proficient in the production and coordination of residential construction documents
• Understanding of building construction methods and techniques
• Knowledge of applicable codes
• Highly organized, understands prioritization, detail-oriented and possess the flexibility to adjust to a regularly changing workload volume.
• Driven to get results, work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects/tasks through to completion
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships internally and externally.
• Handle stressful situations with a level head and low emotional level
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to organize and implement several concurrent projects and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing.
• Highly motivated, positive and proactive problem solver
• Works efficiently and accurately in time allotted to solve problems in a prompt manner with the ability to analyze and put together a plan of action

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer