Home Based 3D Architectural Rendering Jobs in Calgary, AB

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At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind - creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.
As part of Brookfield - one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world - we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures - we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

The Architectural Technologist (Production Designer) is responsible for the design, drafting, and production related tasks, while coordinating permit and architectural approval applications. Actively involved in enhancing existing products and acting as a liaison for internal and external business partners. As demand dictates, the Architectural Technologist supports new product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up individual job files.

• Request or complete plot plans and review for accuracy.

• Set up CAD/REVIT job files.

• Apply for Architectural approvals.

• Make job specific changes to working drawings as per customer requests.

• Select exterior colors as required.

• Liaise with sales department in regards to change orders and requests for pricing.

• Liaise with construction department and or trade partners in regards to questions or concerns with drawings.

• Review job specific engineering, roof and floor layouts against completed working drawings.

• Distribute construction documents to Sales, Estimating, Construction and Trade Partners.

• Apply for building permits.

• Ensure production timelines are met.

• Review new stages for compliance with existing product and city by-laws.

• Complete new stage setup.

• Resolve onsite construction issues as they arise (framing, engineering, floor and roof layouts, finishing, electrical, etc.)

• Complete Design Spec Changes (DSC) and AIM's in CAD/REVIT master drawings. Issue DSC to housing group and maintain DSC electronic folders.

• Produce Marketing Brochures; create CAD/REVIT files, create marketing PDF's and review 3D renderings as required.

• Produce and maintain tender drawings.

• Create and distribute Master Job Lists.

• Complete working drawings for new plan options and new elevations.

• Participate in product development meetings (when required)

• Participate in framing walk through of new product (Showhomes/prototypes).

• Review floor and roof layouts as required (supplier change, revised engineering)

• Review and maintain current engineering for production.

• Review supplier products as new items are available.

• Liaise with City in regards to code, bylaw or application concerns and questions.

• Keep current on code, bylaw, engineering and industry changes by attending, but not limited to, industry seminars, information sessions, product demonstrations and Professional Home Builders Institute (PHBI) courses.

• Maintain relationship with local City contacts and work with them to improve our turnaround time for permits.

• Provide training to others (new team members, Sales, Construction, Estimating) with respect to production department procedures and areas of responsibility.

• Create & maintain training documentation as required.
  

What You'll Bring:

• Post-Secondary Diploma in Architectural Technologies, Civil Engineering or other related field.

• 5+ years of industry experience.

• Strong knowledge of industry, building code, and government requirements.

• Strong proficiency using MS Office, AutoCAD, and REVIT.

• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners.

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities.

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.

• Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day 1.

• RRSP program, contributions begin on day 1.

• Career development programs.

• Paid Volunteer Hours.

• Paid parental leave.

• Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options.

• Wellness and mental health resources.

• Pet insurance offering.

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity, Community!.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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