Drafter & Permit Processing Specialist

Are you passionate about creating and designing great single and multi-family plans? If you are, we have an amazing opportunity to join a well-established and full-service real estate firm, BTS Development located in Vancouver, WA.

We love what we do (here is our designs: https://btsdevelopments.com/projects/) and are looking for a passionate in-house drafter & permit processing specialist to join our growing team. We are a dynamic and flexible team, and this is a great career opportunity for the right individual! Here are the core responsibilities:

●Create full plans, from concept to obtaining full set of plans, for single family units and multi-family units (20+ units), entry/exit, common amenities spaces, and encompassing efficient design.

●Prepare CAD drawings which include architectural site plans, floor plans, construction documents, as-build drawings, permit plans, demolition plans, red-line corrections, structural, elevations, foundation plans, cross sections, roof plans, plumbing plans, deck framing, utilities, and communicate with a licensed professional engineer.

●Conduct site visits as needed for measurements and site review, and ability to incorporate efficient and creative design elements.

●Support the permitting process, conduct permit tracking, plan review coordination and other technical duties in support of the receipt, processing and recordkeeping functions of the City's permitting process.

●Ability to accurately document project status and communicate with various staff, partners, field project managers, superintendents, and clients.

●Provide other business support functions, as needed and as time allows.

Requirements & Experience:

●The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in drafting, architecture, AutoCAD, or other similar work in residential and commercial multi-family experience.

●Highly proficient with design software, such as AutoCAD.

●Familiar with Google Suite products.

●Must be detail-oriented, focused on quality and accuracy of measurements, and on completeness of design.

●Strong understanding of drafting techniques, building design codes, design processes, and site surveying.

●Understanding of City of Portland code requirements and permitting process.

●Must be able to work on multiple projects at the same time.

●Highly trustworthy and dedicated to superior customer service.

●Strong level of confidentiality and integrity.

●Pre-employment background check is required.

What we offer:

●Excellent overall compensation package: base pay, plus performance bonus.

●Great work environment & growth focused team.

●Competitive benefits package.

●Paid holidays & paid time off.

●Hours are Monday thru Friday 8 to 5 or 7 to 4.

●Location in Vancouver, WA.