Autocad Drafter

*this is a direct hire/FTE position*

*this position requires candidates to be local or willing to relocate to Memphis in order to meet the onsite working requirements*

Description:

Apex Systems has an immediate need for an AutoCAD Drafter and Designer. This position will be responsible for providing AutoCAD Drafting/Design support to the Pre-Construction Specialists and Regional Pre-Construction Project Managers for Prototype and Remodel projects.

Location: Memphis, TN

Onsite Requirements: 2-3x per week (5x per week during the first month)

Duration: FTE/Direct Hire (no contract period)

Key Responsibilities:

• Under supervision, prepare Site Plans and coordinate with the Merchandising team on fixture layouts to ensure the plans meet the intent of the “approved” site or fixture plans prior to the Pre-Construction Review Meeting.
• Assist the Sr. Design Drafters and Pre-Construction Specialist in working to obtain all municipal and governing agency approvals, ensuring code compliance with all required authorities.
• Produce all architectural required drawings, as well as assist the Sr. Design Drafters and Pre-Construction Specialist with the management of the various consulting engineers (Structural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.) to ensure standards are maintained prior to submittal to the various municipal approving agencies.
• Prepare dry utility drawings to ensure our electrical, telephone and natural gas services reflect the utility companies design intent.
• Prepare Design Exchange bid packages and ensure engineered construction drawings and bid documents are accurate and provided to the Construction department.
• Assist the Sr. Drafters and Pre-Construction Specialist ensuring any drawings which have been modified, as a result of issues encountered while under construction are issued to the Construction team as a Revision.
• Ensure all the latest drawings and documents are archived properly per standards
• Provide proper specifications and documentation to the Support team for any non-standard AFI items as required.
• Incorporate all exterior sign locations and sizes, provided by the National Sign Manager, are reflected in the construction drawings.

Required/Skills:

• Completion of formal AutoCAD training program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and MS Project
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Effective time management skills
• Must possess critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Strong focus on quality
• Must be a positive, effective team player
• Leverages awareness of competitor floor plan strategies to optimize sales
• Analyzes data to identify what information is most important to the business
• Develops conclusions that are insightful and actionable
• Summarizes and translates floor plan data to present to targeted audiences
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with job related computer programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, PeopleSoft, SQL, reporting tools) to perform job functions
• Quickly learns and teaches others new programs or functions of existing programs to enhance job knowledge and complete tasks
• Looks for ways to improve functional processes and procedures through the use of computer programs