What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Structural Drafter position at HKS, Inc?
Overview:
A recognized practitioner who collaborates with project teams and works on a variety of projects in various stages of design and construction. Manages the building information model (BIM) and prepares implementation documents while applying graphics standards and modeling procedures established by the Structural Drafting Manager.Responsibilities:
- Creates or revises implementation documents from markups and/or instructions and reviews completed tasks at key intervals for accuracy/completeness with limited supervision
- Contributes effectively as a team member during design and/or construction phases
- May assist in coordinating the production schedule for responsible project(s)
- Sets up initial BIM model per graphic standards, maintains a coordinated BIM model and draws necessary details for implementation documents
- Performs structural CA tasks assigned by senior engineering staff or Structural Drafting Manager including site visitation, field report documentation, implementation documentation review and response to project RFI's
- Utilizes standard drafting practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results
- Prepares bills of material, schedules and assists engineering personnel with formal document transmittals and construction issues
- May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements
- Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, coordination with other disciplines and technical issues
Qualifications:
- Associate's or professional trade certification in related field or relevant experience
- Typically 10 years of experience
- Proficiency in Revit
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Knowledge of building construction methods and building systems
- Proficiency in understanding and detailing structural building systems
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
- Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
- Travel may be required
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
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