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 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
- 5+ 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
- 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
