Architectural Designer

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The L4 Designer role requires an individual with passions for collaboration, critical thinking, professional-growth, and great design, with an interest to work across one or more market sections including Mission Critical, Healthcare, Housing, PreK-12 schools, Higher Education and Science and Technology. The candidate excels within a hybrid work environment, is nimble and enjoys applying his/her/their talents through all phases of the project, from the earliest stages of a project's development through construction administration. The ideal candidate has at least eight years related work experience with strong Revit skills, has project leadership experience as a project architect on small and medium size projects and is comfortable working on multiple projects when necessary.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for building system concepts and documentation process from schematics through construction administration phases within the discipline and in alignment with the design intent.
• Function as discipline team leader on small and medium sized, complex projects when assigned.
• Responsible for overseeing project team members within the discipline when assigned.
• Prepare and monitor project status reports.
• Prepare and document required code research for project.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Attend project meetings, as necessary.
• Interface and collaborate with other discipline team leaders.
• Interface with client team members.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Lead technical reviews in accordance with the HED Design Process
• Work closely with authorities having jurisdiction to secure approvals.
• Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree
• Licensure or pursuit of licensure preferred.
• LEED Accredited preferred.
• Minimum eight years' experience in A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel
• Required.
• Experience in Revizto, Rhino, Bluebeam, Concept Board preferred
• Robust design and graphic skills preferred.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles.
• A desire to work at an organization where growth and positive impact is crucial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.