Associate Architectural Drafter

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Organization : Office of COO-Space

Office of COO-Space

Job Summary : JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in project management support and analysis with some guidance. Works with customers to understand and analyze operational procedures, information requirements, processes and / or other needs.

Required Skills

• Functional knowledge of drafting techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with drafting software.
• Familiarity with conducting field observations and annotation.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas to partners and vendors.

Preferred Skills

• Functional knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT.
• Knowledge of drafting and construction in the healthcare or academic environment.
• Functional knowledge of space planning or asset management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and update institutional architectural drawings.
• Ensure drawings are maintained to the required institutional and industry standards.
• Work with various departments to create and maintain technical drawing products and resources to support new and ongoing efforts.
• Assist in managing the Space Management platform and associated Space Survey.
• Create conceptual drawing sets and construction plans for small to mid-sized construction and renovation projects.
• Assist partners and consultants in facilitating drawing requests from current and archived projects.
• Assist in the creation of custom maps and drawing products.
• Communicate with staff members, vendors, and consultants to schedule site visits for drawing verification.
• Conduct site visits to collect various forms of data to support institutional planning efforts.
• Collaborate with members of staff and vendors to create functional room numbering plans.
• Ability to summarize observations from data that is collected during site visits.
• Assist in project efforts directly and indirectly related to drafting and facilities management.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT (NOVICE) : Planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (NOVICE) : Identifies, analyzes and improves upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet standards of quality.
• PROJECT PLANNING - (NOVICE) : Demonstrates ability to realistically anticipate resource needs, identify and break work down into discrete and measurable tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, prepare acceptance criteria and organize work for a medium sized project.

Appropriately matches equipment and capital resources to task demands. Reshapes project during life-cycle evolution, if needed.

Demonstrates ability to break down work into manageable and measurable units, estimating time and costs appropriate to the stage of the project.

Works with basic project management tools, either paper-based or computer software systems.

GAP ANALYSIS (NOVICE) : Analyzes the difference between the current and desired state. The ability to draw appropriate and valid conclusions from data presented, sifting through data to determine the most significant elements.

Identifying common elements and themes in situations and actions, recognizing cause and effect relationships.

FINANCIAL PROCESSES (NOVICE) :

Ability to monitor costs, expenses and revenue as well as the ability to manage those costs and expenses in relation to budgeted amounts.

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities :

Organizational Impact : Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area / team with some guidance. Problem Solving / Complexity of work : Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.

Breadth of Knowledge : Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction : Individually contributes to project / work teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : - Develops Self and Others : Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.

• Builds and Maintains Relationships : Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
• Communicates Effectively : Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems : Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.

Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.

• Ensures Continuous Improvement : Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.

Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service.

• Stewards Organizational Resources : Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions : Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.

Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.

• Applies Technology : Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
• Adapts to Change : Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities : Certifications :

Certifications : Work Experience :

Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level : 2 years

2 years

Education :

Bachelor's (Required)

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.

EOE / AA / Women / Minority / Vets / Disabled