Architectural Drafting Specialist

University of New Hampshire•Plymouth, NH

11d•$19 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Architectural Drafting Specialist reports to the Facility Project Manager and provides technical support to the campus community and public regarding the buildings, grounds and utility systems that make up the Plymouth State University campus. The Architectural Drafting Specialist will be responsible for creating accurate documentation to include CAD drawings and layouts; campus property reports for area, capacity, and usage; build and manage the university's materials and construction standards; develop and install exterior and interior signage; as well as provide special project management as assigned in liaison with departments, state, and/or with the town of Plymouth on university facilities and ground issues.

Requirements

Graduate in Architectural/Building Trades/CAD or closely related field and four years of architectural drafting experience which includes computer assisted design, or combination of higher education in architecture/computer assisted design and work experience equal to six years.
Computer skills including the ability to perform computer assisted drafting involving a high degree of technical skill in the preparation of complete drawings and database, word processing and/or spreadsheet applications as determined by the department.
Highly developed organizational skill and knowledge of AIA systems of filing.
Ability to deal with wide range of complex professional, technical and project manager related tasks where frequent independent interpretation and decision is required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, contractors and the general public.
Ability to read Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing and Civil plans and details.
Ability to work across platforms and have a strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and the Adobe Design Suite package.

Responsibilities

Create Accurate Documentation on University Facilities and Grounds
Prepare reports on area, size and usage of various campus properties for departments/agencies requesting specific information
Take field notes/measurements, and perform survey work for purpose of producing construction originals and preparing CAD plans for user approval and/or other projects.
Prepare various reports and studies including ADA compliance/transition reports, space inventories and other facility management studies as required
Prepare and provide CAD drawings for Physical Plant contractors and various college/university departments for construction and/or renovation of campus properties and present designs to campus and external personnel/specialists as requested
Maintain/modify existing CAD drawings to reflect changes in facilities
Develop schematic design options based on existing environment and needs
Assist client in selecting design, prepare drawings with details and select materials as assigned
Generate drawings to be submitted to fire marshal for building permits.
Submit building permit applications in coordination with facility project manager.
Schedule required inspections with the fire marshal.
Create space layouts for fire marshal (etc.) approval (Classroom capacity, All large inside and outside events and functions in rooms, tents, auditoriums)
Insure compliance with fire safety codes for fire marshal approval
Schedule and participate in monthly life safety inspections with the fire marshal.
Return written response from life safety inspection to the fire marshal with a corrective action plan.
Plan and execute corrective actions identified by fire marshal.
Build and manage university’s materials and construction standards
Develop and install exterior & interior signage including wayfinding.
Source sign making equipment & software and manage and maintain it.
Fabricate signs using CNC machine.
Coordinate signage design with PSU's Communications & Marketing Department.
Printers, servers, desktops maintain and troubleshoot as first response before ticket to IT
Point person for department staff log on
Campus text alerts
MyPlymouth announcements for lot maintenance
Maintain department web site
Manage contractors required to complete special projects including but not limited to: bidding/purchasing, access, stakeholder coordination, inspection, and closeout.
Liaison with departments and/or town of Plymouth regarding PSU issues as needed (Signage, Property line discrepancies, Right of way issues, PSU/DOT land swaps & state signage, etc.)
Collaborate with other schools within the USNH system to identify projects/programs that could be beneficial to PSU.
Responsible for purchasing and budget management of projects assigned by Director or Facility Project Manager.
Maintain PSU's library of university facilities and grounds documents (drawings, plans, blue prints, cut sheets, specifications, etc.).
Assist personnel, contractors, design professionals locate, interpret and copy these documents as needed.