Senior Architectural Drafter

About Us:

New Empire Corp is a comprehensive real estate development conglomerate headquartered in New York City. Since its establishment in 1997, New Empire has become a leader in medium-sized residential development in the city. The group offers a range of services including procurement, analysis, planning, financing, construction and design, construction management, marketing, and property management. In prime locations throughout New York City, New Empire has successfully renovated, constructed, and developed over 120 mixed-use residential and hotel projects. Additionally, New Empire has achieved numerous accolades and accomplishments in the residential development field, including being the 2020 Sales Champion for the Neighborly LIC project, the 2021 Brooklyn Sales Champion, and the New York Sales Runner-up for the 567 Ocean Ave project, as well as the 2022 Sales Champion for boutique properties and the most investment-worthy property for the 208 Delancey project. The innovative spirit and market insights of New Empire Group have driven design innovation throughout the entire industry in New York.

Job Description:
As a Senior Architectural Drafter, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of architectural projects. You will be responsible for creating detailed drawings and plans, collaborating with architects and designers, and ensuring the precision and accuracy of all technical documents.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares complete and detailed drawings for comprehensive renovation and new construction projects involving structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, interior finishes and other systems using CAD or Revit.

2. Prepares architectural programming documents, specifications, and detailed cost estimates for comprehensive construction projects.

3. Performs detailed inspections of existing facilities for compliance with building codes and city, state, and federal regulations; may recommend and design alterations for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), asbestos abatement, and other regulatory compliance.

4. Prepares and/or assists in preparing correspondence to clients and contractors, cost estimates, bid documents, and purchase requisitions for project completion.

5. May process requests and distribute construction bid documents and receive, hold, and redistribute document deposits.

6. May provide graphics services for architectural models, campus map updates, forms, signs, and other miscellaneous projects.

7. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.

· Ability to prepare engineering documents, specifications and cost estimates for projects.

· Ability to prepare floor, site, and other architectural plans using CAD/Revit drafting techniques.

· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

· Knowledge of building codes, Zoning, ADA, and other related construction regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural drafting.
• Proficiency in CAD software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar.
• Strong understanding of building codes, zoning laws, and construction standards.
• Excellent technical drawing and visualization skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Did you do concrete superstructure project before？
• Do you have experience of Design intend, construction details drawing, drawing coordination ？

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11220: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person