Architectural Associate — BIM & Design Lead

Bristol a.s. - BRISTOL GROUP; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Group in Lexington, KY is seeking a BIM/Design Lead to guide project design processes and lead the design-build team. You will oversee design staff and ensure timely, accurate drawings from concept to construction level.

The role emphasizes maintaining high quality across projects while aligning with budgets and schedules, collaborating closely with management and engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience with architecture projects and BIM workflows.
• Strong grasp of design processes and construction drawings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Ability to translate broad direction into detailed plans.
• Judgment in balancing company goals and project constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the project design process with in-house architects/engineers.
• Assist in leading the design-build team to prepare proposals.
• Oversee and manage design staff as needed to complete projects.
• Develop and manage drawings from preliminary to construction level.
• Maintain quality on every project.

Skills

Architecture knowledge

BIM workflow

Team leadership

Communication

Architecture software

Tools

Computer networks

Architecture software

Job description

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Professional Lexington, KY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1077

The architectural associate position is responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of all phases of construction drawings. This is accomplished through:

Leadership

• Create foundational trust based on the highest integrity and the dignity of every person
• Assist in leading the project design process with in-house architects / engineers
• Assist in leading the design-build team to prepare complete and accurate proposals
• Oversee and manage design staff as needed to complete your project
• Communicate clearly and affectively to supervisor and design staff

Creation / Development/ Maintenance

• Develop and manage drawings from preliminary to for construction level
• Successfully manage an integrated and collaborative BIM workflow as outlined by the Design Manager
• Ensure quality is properly maintained on each project
• Actively participate in policy and procedure development
• Work in conjunction with management to prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs
• Demonstrate the ability to manage company risk while creating drawings
• When preparing a proposal set of drawings stay in close communication with your supervisor to ensure budgets are met
• Provide input to team members and supervisors in the interest of optimizing departmental operating costs

Success of the position is measured by:

• Professional organization
• Reviewing every drawing before submitting to supervisor
• Workflow optimized for consistency in collaboration with team members
• Complete and accurate drawings
• Project profitability
• Drawings and other design deliverables delivered on time
• Supervisor satisfaction

Toperformthisjobsuccessfullytheemployeemusthavethefollowing:

• Theabilitytooperatea computer, computer networks,commonsoftwareandcommunication devices.
• Theabilitytodemonstrateahighlevelof technical skill in the field of architecture
• Theabilitytocommunicateata highlevel,bothreceivinganddisseminating informationforclearunderstanding
• Theabilitytounderstandbroaddirectionandthenformulateand executedetailedcomplexplanstomeetthatdirection
• Theabilitytomakecomplexjudgmentsintheinterestofthecompany andemployees
• Candemonstrateandbeconsidereda leaderincompanyvalues
• Dutiesmayalsoincludeotherrelatedmanagementandengineeringactivities asassignedbyhis/herimmediatesupervisor.