For over 30 years, BLT has been committed to building relationships by providing tailored service experience and delivering finely crafted projects. We have established a reputation of being creative problem solvers, with an ability to be agile in our approach catering to the most challenging project requirements and a dedication to exceeding expectations. We value our relationships with clients, consultants, and subtrades and consider them as our partners.
BLT provides construction management services in multiple sectors, including restaurant and hospitality, retail, corporate and entertainment. We offer expertise in pre-construction, construction, design-build, design assist and service maintenance. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle from our experience in conceptualization to full delivery, and turnover to general operation. Our disciplined approach to design and construction focuses on rigour around proper planning, financial controls, and communications.
Our team is driven by passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we strive to maintain a proactive stance, always staying one step ahead. We believe that each project is a collaborative team effort. By assembling a formidable team early in the project lifecycle, we cultivate a culture of trust, unwavering commitment, and unwavering integrity, all working harmoniously towards a shared objective. Our clients benefit from our seasoned team and our passion for construction and design. We are proud to have fostered long-term relationships with an extensive list of clients and consultants.
We are a community of dedicated people who know their best work is always ahead of them. We believe in creating an environment where individuals are motivated and empowered to develop into leaders. We are always looking for passionate and skilled industry professionals who are driven to provide incomparable service and build lasting relationships. We invite you to build your career with us and realize your ambitions with our team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and prepare engineering and construction drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, specifications, and consultant information by operating computer-assisted design (CAD) and drafting workstations using AutoCAD and Revit for retail, restaurant, and commercial construction projects, including preparing detailed construction drawings and related technical documentation.
- Create, maintain, and coordinate building information models (BIM) using computer software to provide digital representations of the physical and functional aspects of buildings and to support multidisciplinary coordination with structural, mechanical and electrical consultants.
- Develop and prepare design sketches, detailed construction drawings, and design details, and complete documentation packages and drawing sets in accordance with project requirements and applicable codes.
- Check, review, and verify design drawings to ensure accuracy, completeness, constructability, and conformity with specifications and design data, including coordination across architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
- Supervise and train drafting technologists, technicians, and drafters, including providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality-control review of drafting work, and contributing to the implementation and consistent application of internal drafting standards.
- Coordinate drawing revisions, document control, drawing distribution, and version tracking directly related to drafting and design activities, including coordinating drafting deliverables to meet project milestones and internal deadlines.
- Assist in the preparation of construction specifications and material lists, as required, to support drafting coordination and construction documentation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Completion of a two to three-year college program in engineering design and drafting technology or in a related field is required.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a drafting technologist in the construction industry, including experience supervising or mentoring drafting staff.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit and experience with additional design or visualization software is an asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; this is a full-time, in-office position requiring daily on-site presence.
Extended Health Benefits, Life Insurance, RRSP Matching, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Please submit your resumes with the subject line “Senior Drafting Technologist” to: [email protected].
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $36.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
