Draftsperson - Glazing

1 week ago


Vancouver, Canada Flynn Full time

Flynn Group of Companies is the leading trade contractor in North America that works on virtually every aspect of a building’s outer layer, including Roofing, Glazing, Waterproofing, and Architectural Metals. The foundation of our award winning success is having the right people on our team.

**At Flynn, it's not just a job, it's a career**

At Flynn Group of Companies, we strive to deliver excellence, growth, and innovative solutions in every aspect of our business. For over 30 years, we have enjoyed continuous success by providing high-quality contracting services aimed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. Flynn Group of Companies takes pride in providing the best for our people, so it would only seem natural that we’d hire people with the drive to grow and excel, which enables them to be recognized as leaders in the industry At Flynn, we recognize that our people are the greatest asset, and we provide our employees with the opportunity to take their careers further.
- Are you ready to experience "The Flynn Way"?
- Work for one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
- Rewarding, challenging, fast-paced work in an excellent environment
- Use your innovation and creativity daily
- Be part of a company that offers career advancement opportunities
- Develop life skills by learning and growing both personally and professionally
- Work on national large-scale projects
- Training and Development opportunities
- Stability within a large company
- Excellent benefits program including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and RRSP matching
- Responsibilities
- Ability to recognize, and solve basic and advanced Curtain Wall and UCW detailing issues. Understanding of basic curtain wall construction methods, is a must.
- Read and understand Architectural and Structural Drawings
- Foresee/solve and address curtain wall issues as they arise
- Ability to read, understand and review Specifications providing input for potential risks
- Resolve outstanding drawing issues and pursue contract clarifications as required.
- Demonstrate seasoned understanding of Curtain Wall/Window systems
- Ability to plan and execute Curtain Wall/Window shop and fabrication drawings with input from the team leads is a must.
- Ability to review specifications and ensure all aspects of the project have been addressed and conveyed into the final shop drawing package.
- Correspond and plan the execution of projects with Estimating, Project Manager(s), and the Design/Construction teams.
- Understand building construction and sequencing
- Check fabrication releases
- Must be a team leader
- Skills and Qualifications Required
- Proficiency with the following programs: AutoCAD 2D and 3D modeling, Inventor with Min 5+ years’ experience in construction. Revit knowledge is considered an asset
- Must be self-motivated, well organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing work to meet critical deadlines
- Min 5 years of experience in the Curtain Wall and Unitized industry is a must
- Must have a good understanding of Building Science related topics and issues as they relate to Curtain Wall and Building Envelope design.
- Proven experience in the Curtain Wall industry including the execution of Shop/Fabrication drawings from start to finish
- Basic understanding of industry codes
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong PC skills in MS Office
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment



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