Architectural Graduate

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US Employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa status at this time.

Salary commensurate with experience

Proficiency with Revit required along with experience working in an Architectural office.

Expectation For All Employees

Supports the organization's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership.

Position Summary

An unlicensed design professional competent in all conventional aspects of architecture, performs work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex issues and supervisory approval on proposed project plans. This includes working with third-party design contracts and coordination of structural, MEP, and work with civil vendors. Must be highly proficient with AutoCAD and Revit.

Pre-Design

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts field measurements for acquisition/rehab projectsProvide preliminary design drawings to assigned state and federally funded tax

credit applications. The use of fundamental standard urban planning, landscape, civil

engineering practices to accurately depict community size, unit quantities and amenities

Prepare scale drawings of site, building layout and elevationsConsult with Estimating to ensure design is fully aligned with Construction BudgetConsult with client/department to determine functional and spatial requirements of proposed project(s)Coordinate documentation of any existing structures for renovation project

Construction Documentation

Translate schematic drawings into construction documentsAttend meetings related to the assigned projectVerify interdepartmental requirements and commitments to agenciesWork with Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural, Civil Engineering and other assigned consultants during design and construction phasesProficient with reading and writing specificationsDevelop project design drawings in accordance with Architect’s design parametersServe as in-house AutoCAD/Revit subject matter expert

Construction Administration

Review shop drawings and submittalsReview operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports

General

Travel: 25% or lessWork with and meet the demands of the internal departments and schedules related to the assigned project(s)Maintain and keep all future professional licenses activeContinuing Professional Development (CPD)Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements

AutoCAD and Revit experience required1 to 3 years of design experience requiredExperience designing multi-family, hotel, assisted living, or other multi-story habitable units preferredMaster’s degree or 5-year architectural degree preferredKnowledge of general construction practices and national, state and local building codesOrganizational, project management and planning skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasksAn analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability

Computer Skills

Excellent design and drafting skills with computer-aided design (CAD) AutoCAD required, Revit

required, and MS Office tools

Language Skills

Ability to read, write, interpret and analyze complex documents. Ability to respond to time sensitive design/construction related inquiries and question. Ability to effectively write speeches and persuade others using innovative techniques or style.

Math Skills: Ability to work with concepts such as probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to situations.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply principles and logic of scientific thinking for a wide range of intellectual and practical issues. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (scientific equations,

graphs, etc.) and deal with a variety of concrete an abstract variables.

Training Requirements

Ongoing professional developmentBuilding code seminars and updatesFair Housing updatesState Tax Credit trainingBuilding Products and Innovations

Physical Demands

Rarely stands or walksRegularly sits, must talk and hearClose vision requiredColor vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) is requiredAbility to focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) is requiredTravel by car or airplane

Work Environment

Normally works in a studio environment with moderate noise.