Position Available – STAFF ARCHITECT
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Architecture / Planning
Reports To: Principal Architect
Position Summary:
Provides a complete technical design by employing appropriate building systems that reflect the programmed goals and objectives of the client, established design parameters, the client’s financial/schedule constraints, and meets the expectation of visual, functional, and technical design.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Staff Architect works as an integral part of the project team, which is lead by the project manager.
- Produce architectural plans, specifications, construction documents and drawings based on architectural program.
- Provide building systems that employ construction techniques technically complete and correct within design parameters.
- Meet individual project budgets and schedules.
- Coordinate technical drawings with those of project architect and consulting engineers, assisting project architect in designing a building that meets applicable codes and standards.
- Attends and participates in pre-construction conferences and other meetings with clients as necessary to establish design parameters.
- Coordinate schedule of drawings for contract documents.
- Communicate with principal, the project manager, client, other disciplines and consultants as required.
- Review and coordinate shop drawings.
- Prepare or assist in preparation of construction administration phase documents.
- Conduct periodic on-site inspections and on-site meetings to assist in clarifying technical design elements with Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to problem solve both individually and as part of a project team.
- Solid understanding of materials and construction techniques.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple or fast paced projects.
- Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas.
- Knowledge of architectural principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, statutes, and codes pertaining to design and construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
- Skill in the application of architectural concepts and in the preparation of technical plans, drawings and bid documents.
- Proficiency in the use of 2D/3D software, including Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Sketchup, Photoshop, Rhino, and InDesign, Lumion, Navisworks, et al.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and marketing of the Company.
- Ability to negotiate and mediate issues with a variety of personalities representing a diverse group of individuals and businesses associated with the architecture engineering and construction industry.
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion in business dealings and with staff.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
- Ability to work long hours during some phases of projects
Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from an accredited architectural education program.
- A minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience on architecture projects years full-time, wage-earning architecture experience in the design of industrial and commercial buildings.
- Licensed as an architect; or ability, interest, and commitment to become licensed in the State of Illinois, Texas, Arizona, et al.
- NCARB or matriculated in Intern Development Program
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting is required for the majority of the day, although sitting and standing may be varied as necessary for comfort. Fine finger dexterity is required for use of a keyboard and other office machines.
- Visiting construction sites occurs occasionally and requires exposure to inclement weather and walking on uneven, rough terrain. May require climbing stairs, planks or ladders to access parts of job site.
- Minimal lifting requirement of 20 pounds or less on an infrequent basis.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance is offered to full-time employees on the first of the month following one hundred eighty days of employment. DGJ pays 50% of the above employee’s insurance We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our 401k plan after six months of service.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, as well as at construction sites located locally
Notes:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, portfolio, and cover letter to info@designgroupjedi.com