AutoCAD Architect – Luxury Residential Specialist (Full Time, California)

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About this job

Do you thrive on jumping into fast-moving projects, quickly understanding an existing drawing set, and driving construction documentation forward with precision? We’re looking for an experienced Architectural Job Captain / Construction Documentation Specialist to work remotely with our client, a high-end residential architecture firm based in Los Angeles, California, focused on sophisticated custom homes across modern and traditional styles.

This is an opportunity to join several luxury residential projects already in progress — some approximately 75% complete — and help the team meet multiple critical deadlines through October.

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What you will do

Support the production and completion of architectural construction drawing sets for high-end residential projects.
Join projects that are already in progress, including drawing sets that are approximately 75% complete.
Review existing project documentation and quickly understand the current status, design intent, and remaining deliverables.
Complete, develop, and coordinate construction documents for high-end residential projects.
Produce accurate architectural drawings and construction details.
Prepare the CD Permit Set to present to local authorities.
Deliver CD sets to present to the general contractor.
Pick up redlines and markups accurately, maintaining consistency across the set.
Develop DD–CD sets of plans including floor plans, sections, and elevations.
Help the team manage a heavy production workload and meet several deadlines through October.
Coordinate drawing information and maintain graphic and technical consistency across the construction set.
Work with wood-frame residential construction systems.
Follow the firm’s existing drawing standards, templates, graphic conventions, and workflows.
Incorporate comments, design changes, and feedback from the internal team.
Communicate directly with the firm’s team and provide regular progress updates.
Collaborate remotely as an extension of the LA office.
Potentially assist with SketchUp modeling when required by the project.
Work on both modern and traditional residential designs.

What you'll need to know

A bachelor’s degree in Architecture or higher.
Strong experience producing detailed architectural construction documents, particularly for high-end residential and wood-frame construction projects.
Comfort joining projects mid-stream, understanding an existing drawing set and workflow, and moving documentation forward efficiently.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
Advanced proficiency in SketchUp.
Ability to read, interpret, and develop architectural drawings and construction details.
Strong attention to detail and drawing accuracy.
Ability to manage deadlines and work efficiently in a production-heavy environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work remotely and collaborate directly with the architectural team.
Ability to receive feedback, make revisions, and keep the team informed of progress.
Organized, reliable, and able to work with a reasonable degree of independence.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
Collaborative, professional, dependable, and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

A great plus

Experience with TwinMotion or other 3D rendering / visualization software.
Experience with luxury residential projects in California.
Previous experience working with U.S.-based architecture firms.
Experience working as an extension of an in-house team on remote projects.

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First Interview

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Client Interview

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Kick-off Meeting