Seeking Chief Architect Expert to Generate Full Framing Plans from Permit-Approved Plan Set (Residential Addition – Steel Beams – Tacoma, WA)

[TheInspector]

Hello,

 

I am looking to hire an experienced Chief Architect user with strong residential construction and framing knowledge to generate a complete framing layout from an existing permit-approved architectural and structural plan set.

 

This project is a residential addition and renovation located in Tacoma, Washington. The architectural and structural engineering plans are complete and approved. I am now looking to develop detailed framing plans in that can be used as construction-level guidance.

 

This project includes integration of multiple large steel I-beams and HSS posts supporting floor and roof loads, along with conventional wood framing.

 

Project scope includes creation of the following framing sheets:

 

• Foundation framing plan (crawlspace foundation with concrete footings, steel beam bearing locations, and posts)
• Floor framing plan (joist layout, steel beam integration, hangers, bearing points, and load paths)
• Wall framing plans (stud layout, king/jack studs, headers, point loads, and beam bearing locations)
• Roof framing plan (rafters, ridge beams, steel beam support conditions, and framing transitions)
• Beam and post schedule (including steel and wood structural members)
• Header schedule
• Typical framing details and sections as needed to clarify load transfer and framing conditions

 

 

Deliverables requested:

 

• Chief Architect (.plan) file with framing fully generated and organized
• Framing plan sheets exported to PDF
• Clean, organized framing layers
• Framing aligned with the existing structural engineering plans
• Steel beams accurately modeled and integrated with the framing system
•  

I am a licensed General Contractor and Home Inspector and will be using these plans for construction coordination on our primary residence. 

 

This is a paid project. Please reply or message me with:

 

• Relevant experience
• Example framing plans you’ve produced (PDF preferred)
• Your typical rate or estimated project cost
• Estimated turnaround time

 

 

Thank you.

 

Matt

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As a former design-builder and carpenter, I understand the importance of plans that are client friendly, ready for permits,

and also include accurate detailed quantity take offs making it much easier for subs and suppliers to bid on a job.

 

 My standard plan sets contain accurate material take offs, including framing lumber quantities, in BID READY format. "

 

Plans that Communicate, Facilitate and Educate

Sample here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z35CsZzuHk

 

 

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[para-CAD]

On 2/25/2026 at 8:55 PM, TheInspector said:

Hello,

 

I am looking to hire an experienced Chief Architect user with strong residential construction and framing knowledge to generate a complete framing layout from an existing permit-approved architectural and structural plan set.

 

This project is a residential addition and renovation located in Tacoma, Washington. The architectural and structural engineering plans are complete and approved. I am now looking to develop detailed framing plans in that can be used as construction-level guidance.

 

This project includes integration of multiple large steel I-beams and HSS posts supporting floor and roof loads, along with conventional wood framing.

 

Project scope includes creation of the following framing sheets:

 

• Foundation framing plan (crawlspace foundation with concrete footings, steel beam bearing locations, and posts)
• Floor framing plan (joist layout, steel beam integration, hangers, bearing points, and load paths)
• Wall framing plans (stud layout, king/jack studs, headers, point loads, and beam bearing locations)
• Roof framing plan (rafters, ridge beams, steel beam support conditions, and framing transitions)
• Beam and post schedule (including steel and wood structural members)
• Header schedule
• Typical framing details and sections as needed to clarify load transfer and framing conditions

 

 

Deliverables requested:

 

• Chief Architect (.plan) file with framing fully generated and organized
• Framing plan sheets exported to PDF
• Clean, organized framing layers
• Framing aligned with the existing structural engineering plans
• Steel beams accurately modeled and integrated with the framing system
•  

I am a licensed General Contractor and Home Inspector and will be using these plans for construction coordination on our primary residence. 

 

This is a paid project. Please reply or message me with:

 

• Relevant experience
• Example framing plans you’ve produced (PDF preferred)
• Your typical rate or estimated project cost
• Estimated turnaround time

 

 

Thank you.

 

Matt

Hey Matt,

 

This reads odd to me.  It's hard to imagine that Pierce County would approve your plans without the items being present that you list in the scope.  

 

So you want framing cut sheets created from your permit-approved plans - for construction co-ordination - not for permit?

How is liability covered if the framing plan(s) I create differ from the approved plans?  I've done this level of production design for years and I have seen plans from architects and/or engineers that sometimes do not match reality on the ground.  Your engineer should have addressed and spec'd all your listed deliverables......at least the PEs I have used do.  My focus is all about building it correctly and I am typically that guy, so my plans help keep me accurate.

 

All this seems easy enough for me to do, but the deal breaker for me is I never sell my .plan or .layout files.  

 

For complex and digitally accurate cut sheets and project construction coordination, I use Sketchup.  Then I import the 100% accurate model as 2D images, into Chief, so I can accurately annotate everything.  Chief is my primary CAD tool.

If I'm involved on site, I bring laminated sheets......you know the PNW wetness.

 

If you want to discuss this further, let me know.

I'll PM you a dropbox link to view how I work.

 

 

 

Edited Friday at 11:59 AM by para-CAD