Facade Designer

Façade CAD Tech 3

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist Job Captain in managing and leading drafting teams, manage workload and prioritize tasks to ensure project milestones are met.
• Coordinate with technical director, project managers, CADD technicians to understand project requirements and expectations and to ensure project success.
• Observe collaboration with architects, engineers and glazing contractors to develop detailed facade drawings.
• Review and verify the accuracy / constructability of construction documents.
• Develop detailed drawings for facade components, including connections, joints, anchorage systems, and interface details. This also includes scope and surrounding structure plans, elevations and sections using CAD software.
• Develop fabrication tickets, tag elevations / plans, and materials take off of façade components.
• Conducts quality checks of shop drawings and fabrication tickets to verify accuracy, completeness and compliance with internal and client standards, project requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Provide technical support and assistance to team members. Identify and troubleshoot design issues or challenges during the drafting process, proposing solutions to Job Captain or Project Manager.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation of CAD drawings, revisions, and project communication for future reference and auditing purposes.
• Stay updated on industry trends and standards, technological advancements, and emerging techniques related to façade design and drafting.
• Propose new knowledge into workflows to enhance productivity and quality; contributing to the development of innovative drafting techniques / standards of the team.

Façade CAD Technician 2

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Support Job Captain and CAD Technicians
2. Assist CAD Technician 3 and Job Captain in the execution of drafting tasks, focusing on delivering assigned components of projects.
3. Follow the lead of higher-level technicians, Job Captain and Project Managers in managing workload and meeting deadlines.

4. Coordinate with Team Members:

5. Collaborate with CAD Technician 3 and team members to understand specific project details and drafting requirements.

6. Provide basic technical support and seek guidance from higher-level technicians on complex issues.

7. Develop Drafting Details:

8. Prepare basic façade drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and simple details using CAD software.

9. Assist in the drafting of connections, joints, and simple interface details, based on guidelines provided by senior technicians.

10. Assist in Documentation and Verification:

11. Assist in the review of construction documents for accuracy and consistency.

12. Support the team by ensuring that revisions are properly documented and that updates to CAD drawings are consistent with project guidelines.

13. Support Fabrication and Tagging Processes:

14. Assist in tagging façade components on plans and elevations under supervision.

15. Support the team in preparing materials take-off, with guidance from senior technicians.

16. Ensure Drafting Standards Compliance:

17. Follow established drafting standards and internal procedures to ensure consistent quality and accuracy.

18. Participate in quality checks of shop drawings, fabrication tickets, and reports under supervision.

19. Learning and Development:

20. Stay engaged with updates in industry practices, CAD software advancements, and façade technologies.

21. Seek opportunities to expand knowledge in façade drafting by learning from senior staff.

Qualifications:

o Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

o At least 5 years of experience in façade design and project management

o Specific experience in curtain wall systems design is required

o Proficiency in AutoCAD software is a must.

o Proficiency on other relevant drafting tools (Revit, Rhino, Inventor, etc.) is a plus.

o Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

o Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.