Be Part Of A High-Performing Team
Join an established multidisciplinary architecture and engineering organization dedicated to designing functional, innovative, and sustainable spaces that strengthen communities. With a strong presence throughout the Southeastern United States, the firm brings together architectural designers, engineers, and technical specialists to deliver projects across commercial development, retail, infrastructure, and other building sectors.
The architectural studio emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Team members work closely to transform design concepts into practical, construction-ready solutions while sharing expertise and developing more efficient documentation processes.
This opportunity is especially suited for an architectural professional who enjoys the technical challenges of building design, excels at AutoCAD, and takes pride in producing highly accurate construction documents.
What's In Store For You
- Full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Mobile, Alabama.
- Join a collaborative architectural studio specializing in retail and private commercial development.
- Work on diverse architectural projects with opportunities to expand into additional market sectors.
- Develop advanced expertise in architectural documentation, construction detailing, and CAD workflow optimization.
- Contribute to technical standards, drawing templates, and process improvements that benefit the entire studio.
- Collaborate with experienced architects, designers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Opportunity to share technical knowledge, mentor colleagues, and influence documentation best practices.
- Enjoy a work environment that values independent problem-solving, creativity, technical curiosity, and professional development.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Lead the technical development of architectural drawing packages, supporting projects from preliminary design through construction documentation.
- Produce accurate architectural plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and detailed construction drawings using AutoCAD.
- Translate conceptual sketches, site measurements, and architectural design requirements into coordinated, buildable documentation.
- Coordinate architectural details with structural, mechanical, electrical, and other engineering disciplines to identify and resolve design conflicts.
- Review construction drawings for technical accuracy, completeness, consistency, and constructability.
- Apply building codes, accessibility standards, and relevant regulatory requirements throughout the documentation process.
- Conduct existing-condition documentation and develop as-built drawings for renovations, tenant improvements, and commercial projects.
- Establish and refine CAD standards, drawing templates, reusable details, blocks, shortcuts, and production workflows.
- Identify opportunities to improve drawing quality, reduce repetitive work, and accelerate project documentation.
- Support multiple architectural projects simultaneously while maintaining documentation quality and project schedules.
- Collaborate with project architects, designers, and consultants to resolve complex spatial and construction detailing challenges.
- Share technical expertise and practical CAD techniques to improve overall team productivity.
Requirements
Are You An Experienced Architectural Project Manager With Advanced AutoCAD Expertise Ready To Make An Impact?
- Professional experience producing architectural drawings and complete construction documentation packages for commercial or building projects.
- Advanced hands-on AutoCAD proficiency, including drafting, detailing, drawing organization, and efficient production workflows.
- Practical experience using Bluebeam for drawing reviews, markups, and documentation coordination.
- Strong understanding of architectural construction methods, building assemblies, and technical detailing.
- Experience developing architectural floor plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and coordinated drawing sets.
- Familiarity with building code research and application, including the International Building Code (IBC) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements.
- Experience documenting existing building conditions and preparing accurate as-built drawings.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Strong spatial reasoning and the ability to translate design concepts into accurate, constructible architectural solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing project priorities.
- Independent problem-solving ability combined with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Demonstrated interest in improving CAD efficiency through templates, standards, shortcuts, and reusable drawing components.
- Experience with Revit, BIM workflows, or related architectural design technologies is an advantage.
- Previous experience with retail, commercial, or private development projects is preferred.
- Interest in mentoring colleagues and sharing technical knowledge is beneficial.
- A relevant architectural education or professional background is valued; demonstrated technical ability and quality of work are particularly important.