Architectural Draftsperson / Architectural Designer
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Outsourcing Advantage is a boutique business process outsourcing provider specializing in back-office and customer support services for US-based companies. We are seeking a skilled Senior Architectural Draftsperson / Designer to join our remote team and support residential construction projects for clients in the United States. This role is critical in delivering high-quality construction documents and ensuring compliance with regional building codes. You will collaborate closely with US-based architects, engineers, and project managers to produce accurate and comprehensive drawing sets. Key responsibilities include: Draft and produce residential construction documents in AutoCAD, including plans, sections, and fully dimensioned drawings Develop structural layouts and perform basic structural path sizing for residential buildings Prepare electrical and plumbing riser diagrams Create and maintain drawing annotations and tags (smoke detectors, windows, doors) Develop footing details, window schedules, and door schedules Incorporate redlines and revisions; ensure drawing set completeness and consistency Coordinate deliverables to align with New York State residential building code requirements (New Jersey code familiarity is a plus) Requirements Senior Architect that can mentor juniors, leads teams, and manages project budgets/timelines 7+ years of professional experience drafting residential construction documents in AutoCAD Strong AutoCAD drafting skills for residential construction documents Proven ability to independently develop basic residential structural layouts and perform structural load path sizing Experience producing electrical and plumbing riser diagrams for residential projects Experience producing residential drawing set components including sections, details, fully dimensioned plans, window/door schedules, and footing details Knowledge of New York State residential building code Experience coordinating day-to-day with US-based architects, engineers, and project managers English proficiency at CEFR C1 level (spoken and written), with ability to provide a brief voice note introducing yourself in English Portfolio or work samples of residential drafting/construction document work Please share a link to a Video introducing yourself in English, Tell us your Architectural Draftsperson/ work history. Your experience using AutoCAD for residential construction documents, Your work with New York State or New Jersey residential building codes Your experience in creating structural layouts, window/door schedules, and footing details? (You can use to record and share the link). Ability to provide details of your equipment setup (PC/laptop specs, monitors, AutoCAD-capable setup), power backup, and internet connection including backups Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with New Jersey residential building code Benefits Competitive salary. Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects. Supportive and collaborative work environment. Weekly payments. Weekends off. Growth Opportunities Originally posted on Himalayas
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How this role compares on pay
- Region
- Remote
- Discipline
- Architecture
- AutoCAD
| Market | Hourly band | USD/hr |
|---|---|---|
| This listing (est.) | $20–$44 | |
| United States | $30–$68 | |
| Europe (Germany) | $26–$58 | |
| MENA (UAE) | $24–$54 | |
| Remote / worldwide | $30–$68 |
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