• Coordinate masonry openings and penetrations with other trades.

• Identify constructability issues and recommend practical solutions.

• Maintain awareness of the latest drawing revisions and incorporate approved changes into shop drawings.

Architectural & Structural Detailing

• Interpret architectural plans, elevations, sections, wall sections, and details.

• Interpret structural drawings and identify requirements affecting masonry installation.

• Detail masonry reinforcement, lintels, bond beams, grouted cells, anchors, ties, embeds, and structural connections.

• Detail flashing, weeps, drainage cavities, waterproofing interfaces, and moisture-management components.

• Coordinate shelf angles, relieving angles, embeds, and other structural support systems.

• Ensure masonry details comply with project specifications and applicable building codes and standards.

Shop Drawing Submittals

• Prepare complete masonry shop drawing packages for review and approval.

• Coordinate shop drawings with project specifications and contract requirements.

• Incorporate architect, engineer, and general contractor comments into revised drawings.

• Maintain revision histories and drawing logs.

• Track drawing status from initial preparation through approval.

• Respond to review comments and issue revised drawings in a timely manner.

• Maintain organized electronic records of current and superseded drawings.

Field & Project Support

• Work with project managers and field superintendents to resolve masonry-related questions and field conditions.

• Review field conditions when required and revise drawings to reflect approved changes.

• Assist with resolving conflicts between masonry installation and other trades.

• Provide technical support to field personnel regarding shop drawings and masonry details.

• Assist with RFI preparation when contract documents do not provide sufficient information.

• Participate in project coordination meetings when architectural or masonry detailing issues need to be addressed.

• Assist project teams with interpreting approved shop drawings during construction.

Design Changes & Coordination

• Review revised architectural and structural drawings for impacts to masonry scope.

• Update shop drawings to reflect approved design changes.

• Identify changes that may affect quantities, labor, materials, sequencing, or constructability.

• Communicate significant design changes to project management.

• Assist with documenting changes for potential change orders when requested.

Quality Control

• Perform thorough quality-control reviews of shop drawings before submission.

• Verify dimensions, elevations, wall locations, openings, details, and references.

• Confirm consistency between plans, elevations, sections, and details.

• Verify that drawings accurately represent the intended masonry installation.

• Ensure drawings follow company drafting standards and project-specific requirements.

• Review drawings for coordination with other trades before release.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field is preferred.

• 3–7 years of experience producing architectural, structural, or masonry shop drawings.

• Strong knowledge of commercial masonry construction.

• Experience detailing CMU, brick, stone, veneer, and reinforced masonry systems.

• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural construction documents.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required.

• Experience with Revit or other BIM software is preferred.

• Strong understanding of architectural and structural detailing.

• Working knowledge of masonry construction practices, materials, and installation methods.

• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural license or architectural registration is a plus but not required.

• Experience working directly for a masonry contractor is strongly preferred.

• Experience producing masonry shop drawings for commercial construction projects.

• Familiarity with CMU, brick veneer, adhered and anchored stone, cast stone, thin brick, and other masonry systems.

• Knowledge of TMS 402/602, applicable building codes, and masonry industry standards.

• Experience with structural masonry and reinforcing requirements.

• Experience coordinating with structural steel, concrete, precast, curtain wall, storefront, and waterproofing systems.

• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar construction management/document-control software.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent architectural drafting and detailing skills.

• Strong understanding of masonry construction and installation.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong spatial and technical reasoning skills.

• Ability to visualize construction conditions in three dimensions.

• Ability to identify conflicts before they become field issues.

• Strong understanding of architectural and structural coordination.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple shop drawing packages and project deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with project managers, superintendents, estimators, architects, engineers, general contractors, and other trades.

• Ability to work independently while meeting strict project deadlines.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Typical Deliverables

The Masonry Shop Drawing Architect / Designer may be responsible for producing:

• Masonry floor plans

• Masonry elevations

• Wall sections

• Enlarged masonry details

• Typical masonry details

• CMU wall layouts

• Brick veneer layouts

• Stone veneer layouts

• Masonry coursing diagrams

• Lintel details

• Shelf-angle details

• Reinforcing details

• Bond beam details

• Control and expansion joint details

• Flashing and weep details

• Anchoring and tie details

• Window and door opening details

• Parapet and roof-interface details

• Masonry-to-structure connection details

• Masonry-to-curtain-wall/storefront details

• Penetration and miscellaneous opening details

• As-built or record drawings when required

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction with active construction projects.

• Occasional visits to construction sites may be required to verify field conditions and assist with coordination.

• Appropriate PPE is required when visiting active construction sites.

• May require occasional travel to project sites and coordination meetings.

• Position may require working extended hours to meet critical project submittal deadlines.

Performance Measures

Success in this position will be measured by:

• Accuracy and completeness of masonry shop drawings.

• Timely submission and approval of shop drawings.

• Reduction of field conflicts, rework, and installation issues.

• Effective coordination with architectural, structural, and other trade drawings.

• Accuracy of masonry dimensions, elevations, openings, and details.

• Responsiveness to architect, engineer, and general contractor comments.

• Ability to meet project submittal schedules.

• Quality and consistency of drafting and detailing.

• Effective support of project managers and field personnel.

• Contribution to successful project completion.

Requirements

This is a full time role

Up to $8/hr

100% Remote

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