Design Architect

Objectives of this Role

Primary responsibilities are to provide effective and creative schematic designs to meet project goals and budgets while working with other team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project timelines/schedules to meet client expectations
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of drawings and specifications
• Apply knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes and building materials
• Analyze project programming information to create preliminary designs of floor plans, site plans, and elevations
• Work within defined schedule and budget parameters
• Generate and illustrate creative, innovative and workable design solutions
• Complete space planning and adjacency analyses
• Determine functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations
• Work with team to complete construction permit drawings
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to integrate engineering elements into unified designs
• Resolve project design conflicts as needed
• Ensure compliance with the company’s quality assurance policies and project delivery procedures
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Follow company policies and design standards
• Stay abreast with knowledge of competition, commercial design trends, and construction methods

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect is preferred but not required. Minimum of 10 years of experience
• Working knowledge of Revit and SketchUp
• Knowledge of financial institution design and construction is a bonus
• Willingness to travel to job sites in various states with overnight stays required; travel is not reoccurring but could be as much as once a month
• Current knowledge of industry trends, technology, codes and regulations
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in all stages of project delivery: Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration

We are an equal-opportunity employer, promoting a cooperative, team-oriented environment and empowering all employees to deliver the best in quality service for our clients.