VDZ+A is looking for a bright, energetic, Drafting Technician for our Langley office. This position will work within a team environment to support design projects with technical drawing, drafting, and details. Prepare drawing packages with direction from a Project Manager that will include full working drawings for landscape architectural projects. For more information about VDZ+ associates check out our website at www.vdz.ca.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Work with our senior design team to develop and manage our standard detail library – CAD format.
Respond to project needs from the coordinating staff member.
Prepare technical detail packages: layout and dimensioning, planting, specific project details, grading and drainage, as-builts.
Prepare presentation graphics for design panel or open house: sketch-up models, plan view renderings.
Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, area take-offs.
Assist in the research of materials and details on behalf of other staff members.
Manage the technical materials catalogue in our library to en-sure easy access for all staff.
Dress in a professional manner so as to be available for project meetings and site reviews.
Landscape Architectural Technologist Diploma preferred
Any experience in Landscape Architecture/Engineering/or Architectural Office
Any technical experience from a contractor’s perspective – an asset.
Ability to work well in a non-structured, Design team environment
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ACAD 2010 or later, Sketch-up.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Design / Technical-oriented, strategic mindset
