FF&E Drafting Technician (Palo Alto, CA) - Planate Management Group, LLC

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

As an FF&E Drafting Technician, you will collaborate with interior designers and equipment planners to develop and maintain FF&E documentation, while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Interior Designers & Medical Equipment Planners regarding FF&E drawing documentation standards. 
• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of drawings to meet established standards and guidelines.
• Conduct site survey, obtain existing AutoCAD & Revit FF&E files and develop the As-Built drawings. 
• Develop & manage the AutoCAD & Revit FF&E library. Organize and maintain a systematic filing system for FF&E drawings, ensuring easy retrieval and reference.
• Assist VA with Vlogic in the creation and maintenance of a digital As-Built database for drawings and related documents.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of drafting FF&E projects and report any concerns or modifications promptly 
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. 

Qualifications to be successful in the role: 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in drafting and CAD/BIM file management for interior design or architecture projects, with a focus on healthcare, commercial, or industrial buildings.
• Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit Architectural Design and AutoCAD for Design and Drafting preferred.
• Ability to perform drafting skills in Revit, as evidenced by competency in the following domains outlined by Autodesk (or industry equivalent) certification programs, i.e. modeling, display, documentation, collaboration and coordination, project standards and settings, information analysis.
• Ability to perform drafting skills in AUTOCAD, as evidenced by competency in the following domains outlined by Autodesk (or industry equivalent) certification programs, i.e. Application and drawing management, Design annotation and detailing, Author and edit drawing content, Configure and manage design output, Collaboration.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and safety standards. 
• Ability to interpret Architectural/Interior Design/ Engineering plans, specifications, and terminology.
• Ability to review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Ability to obtain and assemble data to complete FF&E drawing documents, visiting job sites to compile measurements as necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage complex drafting projects independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders, and produce technical reports.
• CAD and Revit work samples are required for review.
• Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life Insurance Coverage
• Short-term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!