Project Associate - CAD Drafter

The Falcon Group•Miami Gardens, FL

6d•$57,500 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Immediate Opening for an Autocad Designer / Drafter for our Miami, FL location. Must have a minimum of 2+ years of drafting and detailing experience in Autocad. Drafting, calculations, booklet preparations, BDC responses. Experience in designing components and claddings, concrete, wood, steel, etc. Risa3D is a plus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Structural/Civil Engineering or Construction Management or relevant work experience.
Two years’ experience, and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Engineering Intern (EI) Certification (or ability to obtain one within 6 months).
Must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted valid Driver’s License.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients and colleagues.
Ability to attend meetings and events, as needed.
Proficiency in AutoCAD preferred, or equivalent design software.
Ability to work individually or with team members, and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local areas as workload and projects require.
Ability to read construction drawings.
Lift/ Carry up to 40 lbs. (ladders, hammers, harness equipment, etc.).
Safely work at heights.
Work on suspended scaffolding on the exterior of the building high above ground (secured and protected)
Safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science is a plus
OSHA 10 hour certified preferred.
Knowledge of Florida Building Code, ACI, ASTM, etc., is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage internal kick-off, milestone, and closeout meetings for projects.
Work closely with teams to understand the scope of work, budget, goals, deliverables, and timeline to ensure project success.
Review drawings, plans and specifications.
Verify schedules, ensure adherence to project plans and timelines to be met by internal and external resources.
Reviewing and approving change orders.
Conducts on-site inspections and documents existing conditions and performs field testing, photographing, the creation of hand sketches and observes work in progress.
Maintains organized records, files, drawings, or other data essential to the project and ensure they are complete and filed appropriately.
Preparation of written correspondence with clients, attorneys, contractors etc.
Prepares investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications.
Preparation of cost estimates by field measuring building and site components or performing take-off of drawings.
Design various structural/civil details and plans.
Business development which involves attendance at marketing functions, business dinners/ events, and cross marketing with other offices.
Performing other related duties as assigned.