Design Professional
Denver, Colorado
The Design Professional role is a full-time, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
Position Type + Hours | Full time position: 40+ hour per week expectation. Flexible start times with evenings/weekends occasionally required. |
Classification | Exempt |
Supervisor | Typically, Architectural Coordinator I, Architect I |
Supervisory Responsibility | None |
Next Level | Architectural Coordinator I, Architect I |
Work Location | Office with occasional jobsite visits |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication: Frequently communicates with team/piers on assignments, questions, progress, and completion of tasks
Teamwork: Collaborate, support, and mentor staff with-in a team-building work environment, where team members have fun while effectively working together toward meeting internal performance and client objectives.
Client Interaction:
Project Involvement:
Prepares technical and production documents for projects from Schematic Design phase through Construction administration.
Assist in creating and developing design concepts while implementing design criteria and complying with jurisdictional requirements including appliable codes, COMcheck, BOMA, TAS etc.
Research materials and systems to determine criteria necessary to integrate products into the project.
Coordinate materials and assist in the production of project specifications while preparing detailed construction documents as part of a team.
Maintain awareness of scope, schedule, budget, and status of all assigned projects.
Standards + Codes:
Assist in jurisdictional research through application and permit tracking.
Participate in the development, submission and presentation of plans and documents to appropriate authorities for land use, zoning and permitting approvals.
Construction Administration: Perform construction observation and jobsite visits, attend OAC meetings and assist construction administrators with submittal and RFI reviews and generating documents for PR issuance.
Culture:
Take personal responsibility for fostering a nurturing, positive and respectful work environment.
Gets involved with MOR groups and promotes the office mission, vision, and values.
Mentors’ interns and design professionals as part of our internal internship program.
Abide by and fully support compliance with all firm policies and maintain daily attendance reliability in the office, or as assigned, and in accordance with policies.
Performance of other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS
Job Knowledge:
Attention to detail, including tracking changes throughout a project, and ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility effectively.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to accomplish tasks under strict deadlines.
Developed leadership and communication skills, including verbal, written and technology-based communication skills.
Established problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to take appropriate decisive action.
Displayed knowledge of architectural building systems, construction methodology, design, trends, material application, sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.
Technology:
Strong proficiency in Revit/BIM360 and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, OneNote, & Teams) preferred.
Working knowledge of Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Adobe CC (Ps, Id, & Ai) Clarity, Deltek Vision, Enscape, Tonic, and Sketchup preferred.
Growth:
Focused on learning, observing, and teaching.
Continue learning office documentation and preferred design software through mentorship and on own.
Follow direction but also engage in individual growth by getting involved with and beyond the firm to improve personal skillsets (Blueprints, Lunch-and-learns, AIA, etc.).
REQUIRED EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS + EXPERIENCE
Professional degree in architecture or related field required; Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture or a Bachelor of Architecture and/or Master of Architecture preferred.
AIA, CSI, NCARB, IIDA and/or other current achievement affiliations in good standing preferred