Architectural Designer/Drafter

$40,000 - $60,000/Yr

Lauer-Manguso & Associates Architects - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Architectural Designer/Drafter position at Lauer-Manguso & Associates Architects involves preparing detailed CAD design drawings for various projects, including commercial, institutional, and multi-family residential buildings. The role requires a strong understanding of building codes and the ability to develop design drawings from conceptual stages to completed plans, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts and detail drawings for new or remodeled commercial buildings.
• Provide drawings for concept design, building shell, façade concept, and tenant layouts for commercial, residential, and hotels.
• Verify existing conditions by field measuring.
• Develop design drawings from conceptual to completed plans.
• Research code requirements and prepare coordinated CAD drawings.
• Prepare drawings of site plans, including parking layout and grading.
• Research, review, and interpret municipality zoning/code information.
• Prepare submittals to towns for approvals.
• Submit projects to municipalities for approval.
• Create tenant layouts and obtain tenant approval.

Requirements

• Experience in project coordination.
• Knowledge of building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC).
• Proficiency in CAD software for creating detailed design drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in architecture or a related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off