Job Description:
With preliminary direction from a licensed architect, participate in the pre-design/planning and all design and construction phases of large-scale educational/institutional projects including renovations, additions, and new construction on K-12 and higher education projects, as well as campus planning projects; develop design documents for all design phases, schematic design through construction documents including documenting architectural plans, elevations, and details in imperial or metric standards for jurisdictional agency corrections using 2D/3D modeling software, mainly Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, as well as other related BIM, 2D and 3D Modeling software; translate clients' functional and spatial requirements for structures into feasible design solutions, incorporating custom detailing, structural engineering principles and building systems into architectural designs; coordinate conceptual design drawings with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP/FP), civil, structural, lighting, A/V, telecom, graphics, interiors and landscape consultants to incorporate building systems into architectural designs to produce construction documentation and secure client and regulatory approval; utilize sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to determine best approaches for completion of drawings to solve technical issues of design in relation to sites, buildings, and client needs; build physical models using digital fabrication software, 3D printers, and laser cutter for design development and presentations; set up the context model environment and settings for VR architectural visualization for advanced design presentation options for the client(s), as well as to use as in house design reviews; design exterior envelope as well as interior finishing requiring enlarged plans, elevations, sections, details, and axonometric drawings; provide material and product research and analysis appropriate for projects requirements and client’s satisfaction; research and draft details and schedules specifically designed for a given project in preparations for construction; assist in the implementation of firm-wide strategies and collaborate with design teams to ensure sustainable design success, provide support and guidance firm-wide, and focus on the seamless rollout of sustainable design implementation in office design projects including urban design, transportation, retail, and international multistory and high-rise buildings; work in conjunction with sustainable design leadership in the continued improvement and development of high-performance design to maintain and improve the quality and consistency of design environment and deliverables; coordinate with contractor and owner to make sure the overall design intent is achieved throughout the construction process; organize, file and distribute documents utilizing Procore, CMiC, Newforma software, BIM360 and other construction coordination software; fulfill general contractor’s requests for information (RFI’s), submittals, and change order requests; assist in responding to Requests for Qualifications (RFQ’s), Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and design competitions; coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP/FP), lighting, landscape, code, traffic, parking, kitchen, zoning, signage, acoustic, security, curtain wall, façade maintenance, special systems, geotechnical, vertical transportation, and structural consultants to incorporate engineering systems into unified design; perform necessary modifications of drawings and specifications as construction projects progress and changes in dimensions, materials, and other aspects of design arise from client, agency or public input; apply architectural principles to review all related shop drawings, samples, mockups, and cut sheets on materials and equipment; make corrections as indicated by Project Architect and Design Director to in-progress sets of design development and construction documents; review of structural construction for architectural coordination, HVAC system layout and installation, installation of lighting fixtures, and installation of electrical equipment; assist project manager or architect in project closeout, such as final inspections, preparation of punch list, record drawings, and post occupancy review; execute site visits, field observation, and meetings to review the progress of construction.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Architecture (5 year) or foreign equivalent plus 3 years of experience to include participating in the pre-design/planning and all design and construction phases of large-scale educational/institutional projects including renovations, additions, and new construction on K-12 and higher education projects; developing design documents for all design phases, schematic design through construction documents including documenting architectural plans, elevations, and details using 2D/3D modeling software, mainly Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD; supporting the translation of clients' functional and spatial requirements into feasible design solutions; assisting in the coordination of conceptual design drawings with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP/FP), civil, structural, lighting, A/V, telecom, to incorporate building systems into architectural designs to produce construction documentation and secure client and regulatory approval; utilizing sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to solve technical issues of design in relation to buildings and client needs; designing interior finishing requiring enlarged plans, elevations, sections, details, and axonometric drawings; providing material and product research and analysis for projects requirements and client’s satisfaction; assisting in the implementation of firm-wide strategies and collaborating with design teams to ensure sustainable design success, and sustainable design implementation in office design projects; supporting the project team managing projects with the contractor and owner to make sure the overall design intent is achieved; fulfilling general contractor’s requests for information (RFI’s), submittals, and change order requests; coordinating with civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP/FP), lighting, landscape, code, traffic, parking, kitchen, zoning, signage, acoustic, security, special systems, geotechnical, vertical transportation, and structural consultants to incorporate engineering systems into unified design; performing necessary modifications of drawings and specifications as construction projects progress and changes in dimensions, materials, and other aspects of design arise from client, agency or public input; applying architectural principles to review shop drawings, samples, and cut sheets on materials and equipment; making corrections as indicated by Project Architect and Design Director to in-progress sets of design development and construction documents.
#LI-DNI
Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Still Thinking It Over? Connect with us and setup job alerts. Application FAQs