Design Technician Job at American Institute of Architects Minnesota in Minneapol

Posted Thursday, January 30

Organization

Dairy Queen

Location

Minneapolis

Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Design Technician located out of our Bloomington, MN corporate office. This role will create project feasibility drawings for both new store and reinvestment projects.

Principal Accountabilities Include:

• Feasibility Drawing Assistance: Create project feasibility drawings for both new store and reinvestment projects based on requests submitted by franchise developers, field staff, and franchisees. Generate rendered site plans, building plans, and exterior elevation solutions utilizing prior design experience and food service knowledge. Completed drawings are to be in accordance with prevailing building codes and accessibility standards.
• New Concept Development: Assist in the creation and documentation of new store prototype designs. Utilize CAD and 3D software to create design intent working drawings and support materials. Provide new store technical support for architects, engineers, and builders.
• Prototype Plan Development and Maintenance: Responsible for the development of prototype plan documents for all facility design concepts. Coordinate the completion of the prototype Design Intent documents with consulting engineers. Generate plan revision bulletin documentation in response to engineering modifications.
• Communications: Effectively communicate status and content of prototype drawings with internal and external persons. Provide guidance to field and internal staff, architects, builders, franchisees, and vendors.
• Support DAC or other corporate-wide initiatives: Utilize design and technical expertise to assist corporate initiatives including franchisee gatherings and branding applications in new store prototypes.

Education & Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree in Architectural Technologies, or a related specialized field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of design and/or construction documentation experience with a multiple restaurant (QSR) project background preferred.
• Custom design and plan preparation experience with architects, general contractors, and franchisees preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCad, Revit, Bluebeam, and 3D software.
• Track record of independently creating design and/or construction documents in accordance with recognized industry standards.
• General understanding of both historic and current building construction industry systems and techniques.
• Informed written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects.
• Well organized and focused on detail and accuracy.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently for periods of time up to 8 hours.

Contact

Michelle Antonsen
9528962576
michelle.antonsen@idq.com