Construction Admin / Cad Tech

Solterre Design is a small, integrated high-performance architecture and green consulting firm with over 30 years of experience. We are seeking a passionate CA/CAD tech with an interest in high performance / Passive House construction to join our Solterre Design South office in Lunenburg, NS. As a CA/CAD tech, you will gain design experience at a variety of scales and work with the lead architect to execute various CA tasks and join in with the design team on construction documentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and revise CAD documentation including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, sections and details working with design team (Vectorworks – or similar BIM/Revit experience)
• Provide project management (site and office admin) for local projects
• Construction administration and some office administration
• Manage communications with clients and contractors, subtrades

Required Qualifications/Experience:

• 2-5 years work experience in construction industry
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, material specifications and update CAD files
• Ability to support contractors with drawings, product specifications and scheduling
• Basic knowledge of applicable building codes
• Awareness / experience with high-performance buildings, such as Passive House and Net-Zero energy
• Proficiency in CAD (Vectorworks preferred) and other pertinent software (MS Office)
• Highly organized/ detail oriented
• Excellent communicator, independent thinker, team player
• Valid driver’s license necessary

Working Conditions:

Full time in office, with required site visits (approximately 50% in office, 50% sitework). Projects are located within South Shore region. Possession of a Driver’s License is required.

What We Offer:

We are small office that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. We value our employees and offer excellent work-life balance and a supportive work environment.

We want our employees to grow and develop; we help cover fees associated with professional accreditation exams and training.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• construction industry: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01