Design Professional

Description

Position Summary

The Design Professional is responsible for key production and coordination for all project phases from conceptual design to constructions documents and provides planning/design/coordination consultation on larger projects. Additionally, they may manage small scale projects from conceptual design through construction administration, under the general supervision of a licensed architect.

Essential Functions

Research or receive technical guidance on unusual or complex issues for proposed projects plans.Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.Perform specific and limited portions of assignments for medium to large scale projects using prescribed methods.Initiate and create conceptual designs and plans of projects with responsibility for preparation of presentation, schematic design drawings, design development, and construction documents.Prepare architectural plans and renderings.Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines.Conduct code research and analysis.Analyze client, contractor, and/or consultant problems to conceive and develop architectural solutions to these problems.Assist with specifications as assigned.Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and/or clients.Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures for both projects and practice.Additional Responsibilities

Perform work requiring independent judgment 1n evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for smaller scale projects.Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFls.Confirm that architectural integrity is maintained through the construction process.Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.Support business development activities as necessary.Perform other duties as directedRequirements

Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture4-6 years' experience as a design professionalProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel softwareFamiliarity with Adobe Creative Suite softwareExperience with computer-aided design (CAD) softwareFirm grasp of building technology fundamentalsExcellent time management skillsAbility to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing prioritiesAbility to absorb new ideas and concepts quicklyStrong interpersonal skillsClear verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailExceptional organizational and follow-through skillsSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyAbility to work collaboratively as part of a teamDemonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivityPreferred Qualifications

IDP/AXP hours completeMaster of ArchitectureExperience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project AnalyzerExperience with Microsoft ProjectExperience with Bluebeam PDF RevuExperience with Autodesk Revit software