Architectural Design Staff

Architectural Design Staff

JOB SUMMARY

This position develops design or technical solutions under direct supervision of an Architect or Project Manager. The Architectural Design Staff works collaboratively in a team environment, performing design and technical production of documents through all phases of the architecture process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with project team through all phases of architectural design.


• Contributes to the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.


• Participates in schematic design, site selection and building analysis (scoping).


• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.


• Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.


• Explores materials, building products, constructability, and processes.


• Develops client and peer presentation documents and assist in presentations.


• Coordinates and communicates with design team members to ensure the architectural design details integrate properly with the work of all other project disciplines.


• Assists with building code analysis and systems selections.


• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.


• Contributes to permitting process/response to comments.


• Assists in construction contract administration tasks.


• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.


• Assumes responsibility for work accuracy and completeness.


• Manages time to meet project deadlines.


• Promotes sustainable design.


• Attends project and studio meetings.


• Contributes to studio events.


• Continually looks for new and improved ways of completing the above functions.


• Learns and implements studio and BRR standards.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Professional accredited degree in Architecture.

Experience:

• 0 to 3 years architectural-related experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensure not required.


• A valid driver�s license is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have the capacity to understand and communicate complex issues that involve the functional and aesthetic areas of architecture.


• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and able to graphically communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.


• Desire to work in a team-oriented, fast paced environment.


• Ability to assist in architectural research, document/design development, peer consultation and program-wide implementation efforts.


• Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity of information.


• Strong communication, problem solving, and presentation skills.


• Must be able to work well with all levels of teammates.


• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Computer software knowledge, skills in Revit and AutoCAD are critical. Drive to research and utilize technology in architectural applications.

Working Conditions:

• Work performed primarily in an office setting.


• Most work performed on a computer while seated.


• Travel required.


• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Full-time Exempt

BRR Architecture is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.