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.