Citadel Development Services LLC
Citadel Development Services LLC is hiring: Design & Permitting A...
Citadel Development Services LLC - Rogers, AR, US, 72756
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Company Overview:
At Citadel, we possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects, paired with deep appreciation for culture and values. Recognizing that each project is unique, we adopt a customized approach by understanding our clients, their values and their goals. We believe that maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude is crucial for success. Whether managing a major commercial project or engaging without team, we consistently bring a high energy and commitment.
Job Overview:
The Design & Permitting Associate supports our branded retail / commercial rollout programs by producing accurate early site layouts, developing coordinated architectural models and drawings, and assisting with jurisdictional permit submittals. This entry-level-to-early-career role is ideal for a detailoriented drafter/designer who is comfortable in BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD, eager to learn our prototype drawing standards, and willing to navigate online permitting portals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Company Overview:
At Citadel, we possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects, paired with deep appreciation for culture and values. Recognizing that each project is unique, we adopt a customized approach by understanding our clients, their values and their goals. We believe that maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude is crucial for success. Whether managing a major commercial project or engaging without team, we consistently bring a high energy and commitment.
Job Overview:
The Design & Permitting Associate supports our branded retail / commercial rollout programs by producing accurate early site layouts, developing coordinated architectural models and drawings, and assisting with jurisdictional permit submittals. This entry-level-to-early-career role is ideal for a detailoriented drafter/designer who is comfortable in BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD, eager to learn our prototype drawing standards, and willing to navigate online permitting portals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop preliminary site and floor plan layouts from surveys, civil backgrounds, and client program criteria.
- Build and maintain coordinated Revit models from prototype templates; produce plan, elevation, section, and detail sheets per company standards.
- Translate markups/redlines from senior designers, architects, or project managers into accurate construction documents.
- Import and coordinate consultant backgrounds (civil, structural, MEP) and update drawing sets accordingly.
- Use AutoCAD and/or Revit drafting tools to generate dimensionally accurate details and schedules.
- Prepare export packages (PDF, DWF, DWG, IFC as required) for internal reviews and external stakeholders.
- Prepare jurisdictional permit application forms using provided project data; track required attachments (drawings, reports, calculations, fees, affidavits).
- Upload drawings and documents to municipal or thirdparty online portals; confirm receipt and application completeness.
- Log permit numbers, plan review cycles, comments, and approval dates in the project tracking system.
- Assist in responding to plan review commentsroute to responsible discipline, update drawings, compile resubmittal packages.
- Coordinate with expediters or AHJ (Authorities Having Jurisdiction) contacts as directed.
- Support drawing and permitting workflows for an assigned group of brand clients.
- Maintain brandspecific prototype libraries (title blocks, typical details, finish legends, equipment blocks) under guidance of senior staff.
- Track brand program nuances: signage standards, drivethru clearances, equipment footprints, accessibility requirements, and jurisdictional hot buttons common to each program.
- Experience: 13 years in architectural drafting, production design, or closely related role (internships count). Portfolio required with application.
- Software: Proficient in Revit (BIM) and AutoCAD for 2D/3D production; working ability in SketchUp for quick massing / visualization.
- Document Tools: Adobe Acrobat and/or Bluebeam Revu for markups; familiarity with Google Earth or similar for site context.
- Construction Literacy: Basic understanding of building assemblies, materials, and construction sequencing; able to coordinate drawing details across disciplines.
- Plan Reading: Able to read and interpret surveys, civil grading plans, utility plans, engineering drawings, and specifications.
- Productivity Apps: Basic Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for communication and tracking.
- Exposure to municipal permit processes: filling out applications, navigating online submittal portals, tracking status.
- Basic understanding of building and zoning code concepts (occupancy, egress, fire separations, ADA / accessibility).
- Interior / fixture design experience or coursework.
- Familiarity with multisite rollout or prototypebased design programs.