Designer | Architect

Description

REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties (Major Responsibilities/Activities):

• Prepares and supervises the preparation of preliminary studies, sketches, and renderings of buildings and structures.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of information regarding design, materials, color, and opinions of probable cost or construction time.
• Participates in the selection of systems and equipment and their coordination with engineers of record.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of design drawings, working drawings, and specifications for buildings.
• Reviews plans for completeness and accuracy.
• Reviews plans and specifications of buildings and other structures for compliance with zoning, building, plumbing, electrical, fire, and health regulations.
• Confers with officials on requirements of projects; makes site surveys to obtain information and other requirements for projects.
• Integrates engineering systems and components into unified design.
• Monitors building permit and LEED compliance process.
• Checks shop drawings for conformity in dimensions, materials, and design with contract plans and specifications.
• Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Respond to contractor issued RFI’s.
• Reviews for accuracy contractor’s pay applications and change proposals.

Nonessential Duties:
• Participation in professional organizations such as AIA, CSI, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties above in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor in Architecture (BArch) or equivalent.
• Licensed architect preferred. Experience will be considered in lieu of a license. Title/Role will be dependent on licensing status and experience.
• 3-8 years of experience.
• Preferred experience in one or more of the following project types: commercial – office, education, hospitality, and/or multi-family residential.
• Preferred experience in construction administration.

Language Skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to present project materials and information clearly and concisely.
• Highly developed organizational skills.

Other Skills
• Extensive and diversified knowledge of architectural principals and practices.
• Core knowledge of project delivery, construction codes and regulations, construction documents, and building materials.
• Proven collaboration skills and effective contributor to project teams.
• Proficiency in Revit preferred.
• Understand, analyze, interpret, and process complex technical information and materials.
• Utilize direct source research techniques, including technical reference documents, government regulations, and maps.
• Coordinate effectively with government representatives, project consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively in a team framework.
• Capable use of MS Office products.
• Demonstrate the use of sound discretion and independent judgment.
• Self-motivated/self-directed.
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000/year

G70 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - Disability & Veterans