Residential Building Designer SEA Construction - 3.5 San Mateo, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $130,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Renovation Construction regulatory compliance Residential construction experience Plumbing building codes Revit Driver's License Driving Zoning regulations Residential design (architectural design tasks) Blueprint creation using CAD software Building code analysis Architectural zoning analysis Public permit project coordination Negotiation Full Job Description Position Summary As our Lead Residential Building Designer, you will turn ideas into full working drawing sets for custom interior remodels, home additions, and ADUs. You will own the design process from initial field measuring through permit issuance—working directly with our construction team, and clients.

Key Responsibilities Design & Drafting:

Produce complete, detailed, and accurate working drawing sets (site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural detailing, electrical/plumbing layouts, and cabinet elevations).

Permit & Submittal Management:

Prepare, submit, and track permit applications with local cities/counties. Act as the main point of contact to clear plan check comments and coordinate with municipal plan checkers.

Site Surveying:

Perform initial on-site field measurements of existing conditions to create accurate as-built drawings.

Client & Construction Support:

Conduct client design consultations, assist with finish/material selections, and respond to RFIs from our field crews to keep builds on schedule.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience:

3+ years of experience producing residential architectural plans in California (design-build or residential firm background preferred).

Software Proficiency:

Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Revit, Chief Architect, or SketchUp.

Codes & Regulations:

Strong knowledge of California Residential Code (CRC), California Building Code (CBC), Title 24 Energy Efficiency standards, and local zoning/setback ordinances (including ADU laws).

Permitting Expertise:

Proven track record of successfully guiding plan sets through city/county plan checks to approval.

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written skills to articulate design decisions to clients and negotiate solutions with city officials.

Driving:

Valid CA Driver's License and reliable transportation for field visits.

Pay:

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person