Architectural Draftsperson / Architectural Designer at Outsourcing Advantage

, , South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AutoCAD, Residential Construction Documents, Structural Layouts, Structural Load Path Sizing, Electrical Riser Diagrams, Plumbing Riser Diagrams, New York State Building Code, New Jersey Building Code, Architectural Drafting, Construction Documentation, English Proficiency, Technical Drawing

Industry

Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting

Description

Outsourcing Advantage is a boutique business process outsourcing provider specializing in back-office and customer support services for US-based companies. We are seeking a skilled Architectural Draftsperson / Designer to join our remote team and support residential construction projects for clients in the United States. This role is critical in delivering high-quality construction documents and ensuring compliance with regional building codes. You will collaborate closely with US-based architects, engineers, and project managers to produce accurate and comprehensive drawing sets. Key responsibilities include: Draft and produce residential construction documents in AutoCAD, including plans, sections, and fully dimensioned drawings Develop structural layouts and perform basic structural path sizing for residential buildings Prepare electrical and plumbing riser diagrams Create and maintain drawing annotations and tags (smoke detectors, windows, doors) Develop footing details, window schedules, and door schedules Incorporate redlines and revisions; ensure drawing set completeness and consistency Coordinate deliverables to align with New York State residential building code requirements (New Jersey code familiarity is a plus) 5+ years of professional experience drafting residential construction documents in AutoCAD Strong AutoCAD drafting skills for residential construction documents Proven ability to independently develop basic residential structural layouts and perform structural load path sizing Experience producing electrical and plumbing riser diagrams for residential projects Experience producing residential drawing set components including sections, details, fully dimensioned plans, window/door schedules, and footing details Knowledge of New York State residential building code Experience coordinating day-to-day with US-based architects, engineers, and project managers English proficiency at CEFR C1 level (spoken and written), with ability to provide a brief voice note introducing yourself in English Portfolio or work samples of residential drafting/construction document work Ability to provide details of your equipment setup (PC/laptop specs, monitors, AutoCAD-capable setup), power backup, and internet connection including backups Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with New Jersey residential building code Competitive salary. Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Weekly payments. Weekends off. Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

The role involves drafting comprehensive residential construction documents, including plans, sections, and structural layouts using AutoCAD. The candidate will coordinate with US-based architects and engineers to ensure compliance with New York and New Jersey building codes.