Architect

Shift Time - 12pm - 9pm

Position description: The Architect will work on a team with a Project Manager-level Design Manager and will be involved in initial design development stages, presentation graphics, construction documentation, construction document quality control, specifications, technical product review, submittal review and construction administration. Architects are constantly interacting with associated design professionals and construction team members so candidates must have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in the English language.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing projects from early design development through construction completion of project
• Review design drawings, product specifications, submittals and construction documents
• Design and document multi-family and mixed use projects including retail and office
• Multi-family will be the primary focus
• Coordinate preliminary architectural studies for major new structures and alterations to existing structures and site development
• Organize and manage construction administration documents
• Work with teams across business lines, in remote locations, and coordinate with design consultants and subcontractors
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions

Required Software Knowledge:

AutoCAD:

• Use of model and paper space
• Use of x-references
• Use of templates including standard text, dimstyles, layer, color, linetypes, etc.
• Use of measuring utilities (area)

Bluebeam Revu:

• Understanding of markup utilities including: text, shapes, color & line type management
• Understanding of extracting and combining files
• Creating and managing Bluebeam sessions

Procore:

• Understanding of project dashboard
• Ability to download documents including drawings and submittals for review purposes

Preferred Software Knowledge:

SketchUp/ LayOut:

• Experience creating models with sketchup from AutoCAD line work
• Creation of components
• Use of layers
• Use of paint and application of material images to walls, paving, etc.
• Use of imported components (for example: trees, people, etc.)
• Experience using 3D rendering software plug-ins (for example: Shaderlight)

Photoshop:

• Experience creating renderings from AutoCAD line work or 3d Models
• Use of layers, effects, shadows, colors, etc.

Educational qualifications preferred

• Category: Bachelor's of Architecture

Required work experience

• Years of experience: 3 to 5

Required Competencies:

• Must demonstrate high level of energy and commitment to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to complete work according to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong written communication skills, specifically spelling and grammar.
• Work independently with little to no supervision and remain motivated to meet deadlines.
• Able to develop realistic action plans while being sensitive to time constraints and resource availability.
• Able to juggle different work activities at once and shift attention from one task to another.
• Able to focus on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them in order to get the job done.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and keep a positive attitude.