Chief Architect Expert Needed for Residential Drawing Review and Redline Markup


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Overview:
I am a real estate developer in Norwalk CT looking for an experienced Chief Architect user to review and correct architectural drawings for an 8 unit townhome development. This is an urgent short term project requiring fast turnaround.

Scope of Work:

  • Review existing Chief Architect drawings for an 8 unit, 3 story plus habitable attic townhome development
  • Identify and mark all drafting errors including incorrect window placements, dimension inconsistencies, and drawing cleanup issues
  • Provide detailed redline markup with specific corrections clearly noted
  • Make corrections directly in Chief Architect file if possible
  • Suggest layout improvements where applicable
  • Review framing plan for structural efficiency and accuracy
  • Identify any framing inconsistencies or potential improvements
  • Flag any conflicts between framing layout and mechanical, plumbing, or stair locations
  • Suggest more efficient or structurally sound framing approaches where applicable
  • Review vertical ductwork chase routing from attic mechanical room down through all floors to mudroom at ground level
  • Confirm chase location does not conflict with framing, stair locations, or structural elements on each floor
  • Verify mechanical room dimensions in attic accommodate horizontal furnace configuration with adequate service clearance
  • Flag any conflicts between ductwork routing and window locations, door swings, or room layouts on each floor
  • Suggest more efficient chase routing if applicable

Requirements:

  • Proficient in Chief Architect software — this is mandatory
  • Experience with residential construction drawings
  • Familiarity with US IRC residential building code a plus
  • Familiarity with residential wood framing including engineered lumber, TJI floor systems, and LVL beams a plus
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Project Details:

  • 3 buildings totaling 8 townhome units
  • 3 stories plus habitable attic per unit
  • Horizontal furnace configuration in attic mechanical room
  • Vertical ductwork chase running from attic through all floors to mudroom
  • 16" TJI 360 floor joist system
  • Drawings already submitted to Norwalk CT building department
  • Corrections needed urgently to resubmit

Deliverables:

  • Redlined PDF with all errors clearly marked
  • Corrected Chief Architect file
  • Summary list of all corrections made

Communication:
This project will require one to two Zoom meetings with screen share to review drawings and confirm corrections in real time.

Budget: Please provide your hourly rate and estimated hours to complete. 

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Hi,

I’m interested in this. I work in Chief Architect and can jump into an existing model without rebuilding the project from scratch.

For this review I’d go through the 8-unit set floor by floor and check the drafting, dimensions, windows/doors, stairs, framing, TJI/LVL layout, attic mechanical rooms, and the vertical duct chase from the attic down to the mudroom. I’d also check for conflicts between the framing, ductwork, plumbing, stairs, and openings, then mark everything clearly before making the agreed corrections in Chief.

I can provide the redlined PDF, corrected Chief file, and a short correction list. Zoom screen-share meetings are fine.

Based on the scope, I’d allow roughly 20–30 hours total, depending on how clean the current Chief file is and how many corrections are needed. I can give you a tighter number once I review the current file and the City comments.

Send me the Chief Architect file, submitted PDF set, and Norwalk correction comments. I can review them right away.

Thanks.

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