Drafting and Design Manager

5 months ago

Kingston, Canada CaraCo Group of Companies Full time

As the Drafting Manager, you are responsible for oversight of the team to ensure completion of the following across the team:
**Design and Drafting**
- Carry out architectural drafting in compliance with specified work orders, the Ontario Building Code, and municipal zoning requirements
- Create, maintain and organize the master set of pricing, brochure plans and working drawings to minimize repeated coordination items, repeated queries and redrafting
- Respond to technical inquiries from site, including measurement, takeoff, circulation and documentation for coordination
- Ensure final designs are compliant with building regulations and perform in-house BCIN review on plans as required.
- Examine and check engineering drawings for compliance with cited specifications
- Coordinate with professional engineers as requiredReview architectural technologist’s work for quality and compliance within the residential construction team. Identify and communicate potential design problems with the rest of the team
- Address concerns on building compliance with municipalities. Assist with the submission of residential building permits
- Provide alternate layout options/requests to our décor team
- Fill in forms, maintain updated charts and paper/digital assignments
- Assist with value engineering of building designs so that homes are built as cost effectively as possible
- Remain available for site inquiries to ensure point of contact is maintained
- Schedule appointments and arrange teleconferences for site (including clients, internal, etc.)
- Be current on all municipal zoning requirements and by-laws
- Perform a lot distribution and alphabetical grading system between builders
- Perform lot grading reviews and audits
- Add input into subdivision design consultation

**Construction Support**
- Complete upgrade order forms in coordination with décor centre and construction teams
- Any additional administrative support to the residential team (i.e. 95% complete, gas invoicing, outstanding quotes for non-standard items, etc.)
- Survey follow up with surveyors for final occupancy completion

**Management**
- Managing a team of architectural technologists to review and provide feedback to ensure high quality of work
- Provide guidance and coaching to lead, inspire and motivate the drafting team.
- Recruit, select and develop a high-performance drafting team.
- Bring forward recommendations and implement process improvements and system enhancements.
- Work in close partnership with the residential and commercial construction teams to improve accuracy of designs and

**Skills**
- CADD proficiency
- Knowledge of a variety of current 3D modelling, Revit and SoftPlan programs
- Able to develop technical drawings and specifications
- Knowledge of building mechanical and structural systems, associated trade practices and current materials
- Knowledge of municipal by-laws for Kingston and area and Prince Edward County municipal zoning requirements, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ontario Building Code, and the ability to interpret these laws
- Meticulous attention to details and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

**Education and Experience**
- Diploma in design, drafting, architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent through combined education and experience
- Minimum five years’ experience in a senior drafting role
- Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) required - Small Buildings, House, Large Buildings, Legal

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Building Code Identification Number?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

**Experience**:

- Senior Drafting: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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