Architectural Technologist

Are you looking for a family-owned and locally operated company to grow with? Apply to join Salvi Group as an Architectural Technologist! We are looking for motivated individuals who are committed to quality, integrity, safety, and innovation to join our team. Salvi Group Offers: Competitive and equitable compensation Ongoing training and professional development opportunities About Salvi Group: Salvi Group has been crafting dream homes for our clients and delivering residential projects for our communities since 1975. Over 50 years and 2,000 homes later, our model of working directly with wholesalers, hiring in-house trade people, and building lasting relationships with contractors has yielded our reputation for designing and building innovative and quality living spaces with a personal touch while providing professional customer services. Our two generations of owners, along with our team of professionals, hold Salvi blue with pride and are committed to design excellence, master craftsmanship and premium finishing. We conduct our business with honesty and integrity and never lose sight of our clients’ vision. Position Summary Reporting to the Operations/Construction Manager, the Architectural Technologist will be responsible for the development and preparation of architectural concepts, designs and drawings using software such as AutoCAD or Sketchup and ensuring that design drawings conform to specifications, building code, bylaws, and design guidelines. Job Duties Develop and prepare residential single family and multi-family architectural designs and drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, calculations, specification sheets and other data Operate computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations Develop and prepare design sketches, 2D and 3D Complete documentation packages and produce drawing sets Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design guidelines and bylaws Liaise with engineers, consultants and trade partners to obtain required details and documents for permit applications Ensure project schedules are kept up-to-date and followed from the purchase agreement until permits are received Submit all permit applications and prepare permit packages for the site Review and administer all architectural approvals for residential projects Provide technical support to the field as required Other duties as assigned Requirements College diploma or University degree in architectural design and drafting technology, or a related field Post-secondary diploma / degree in drafting Five years of AutoCAD experience including standardized drafting practices Five years of residential architectural experience Must have the ability to partner with internal and external customers Work Conditions 40 hours/week Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00pm Ability to attend and conduct presentations Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals Overtime as required Use of PPE, including safety glasses and steel toe boots as required Hazards associated with the construction industry We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted

The Architectural Technologist is responsible for developing and preparing residential architectural designs and drawings using CAD software. They also manage permit applications, ensure compliance with building codes, and provide technical support to field operations.

Candidates must possess a college diploma or university degree in architectural design or a related field. A minimum of five years of experience in both residential architecture and AutoCAD is required.

• Competitive compensation • Ongoing training • Professional development opportunities

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• Architectural design
• Drafting
• AutoCAD
• Sketchup
• Building code compliance
• Permit applications
• 2D design
• 3D design
• Technical support
• Project scheduling
• Residential design
• Construction documentation
• Project Schedules
• Computer-Aided Design
• Architectural Design
• Building Codes
• Construction
• Customer Service
• Construction Management
• Innovation
• Fine Motor Skills
• Operations
• Peripheral Devices
• Presentations
• SketchUp (3D Modeling Software)
• Wholesaling
• Honesty

• Construction
• Art & Design
• Engineering
• Architectural Technologist
• Civil / Architectural Designer / Drafter
• Draughtspersons
• Architectural and Civil Drafters

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week