Building Design Technician - Residential Construction

Are you a detail-oriented design professional who enjoys turning ideas into buildable plans? Neil Kelly Company is seeking a Building Design Technician to join our team and support residential remodeling projects across our locations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical design work, residential construction documentation, and collaboration in a team-based environment.

Founded in 1947 with a $100 investment, Neil

B. Kelly built a remodeling company that has grown into a nationally recognized leader in residential remodeling. We are known for award-winning design, innovative building practices, exceptional craftsmanship, and strong community engagement. Our team values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

As a Building Design Technician, you will provide drafting, design development, permitting, and technical documentation support for residential remodeling projects. This role combines design-assist and technical building design responsibilities and works collaboratively with cross-functional project teams to produce accurate, permit-ready, and production-ready documentation. You will play a key role in ensuring projects meet Neil Kelly Company standards for quality, constructability, and code compliance.

• Prepare residential construction documents including plans, layouts, elevations, sections, and details using Chief Architect and AutoCAD
• Conduct field measurements, site visits, and inspections; document existing conditions and prepare accurate as-built drawings
• Research and apply residential building and zoning codes
• Prepare, submit, and track residential building permit applications
• Collaborate with Design Consultants, Building Design Specialists, Engineers, Architects, and trade partners to develop permit-ready and production-ready plan sets
• Prepare specifications and assist with product and material research and selections, including showroom visits
• Support estimating, trade contractor bid procurement, and production documentation
• Serve as a technical resource for architectural, structural, and code-related questions
• Participate in training related to software, residential construction practices, and Neil Kelly standards

• Degree in architecture, interior design, interior architecture, housing design, construction management, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in residential construction, remodeling, drafting, or design
• Proficiency in Chief Architect and AutoCAD with residential drafting experience
• Strong understanding of residential remodeling and light-frame construction
• Working knowledge of residential building and zoning codes; permitting experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively

We offer a supportive, team-based culture and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Cell phone stipend
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Optional benefits including Short-Term Disability, Legal, Pet Insurance, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

This role is located in the Seattle metro area and is not remote. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Seattle metro or be willing to relocate by their start date.

Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. To ensure the utmost safety and security for our clients and employees, we are a drug free workplace.

Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.

We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role

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