Architectural Design Associate

Discovery Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Capital is seeking a creative Architectural Design Associate for full-time work in the Columbia, MO–area design-build team. You will develop 2D and 3D presentations, perform site measurements, and translate design intents into precise construction documents for commercial and multi-family projects.

You will coordinate with architects, engineers, and owners, manage design details, and assist in punch-lists, while guiding clients through design decisions for office spaces and finishes.

Qualifications

• Reside in Columbia, Missouri.
• Knowledge of local and federal building codes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, deadline-driven and organized.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Effective listener with ability to understand needs of team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D and 3D presentations and early design studies for site plans, floor plans and exteriors.
• Field measure existing spaces to prepare as-built floor plans.
• Interpret and translate design intent into technical documents.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical designs.
• Assemble design/construction details and prepare project booklets.
• Participate in meetings with architects, engineers, and owners to discuss development planning.
• Assist in punch-lists during design and construction.
• Coordinate with design consultants and manage schedules within budget and materials constraints.
• Collaborate with clients to design office spaces, including floorplans and finish selections.

Skills

Building codes

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Listening

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

SALARY RANGE:

$60,000-$80,000

THE COMPANY:

Discovery Capital is a privately owned design-build and property management firm based in Columbia, Missouri. For more than 20 years, we have fulfilled community needs by building a diverse commercial and residential real estate portfolio across the Midwest. Over the years, our portfolio has grown to include hotels, restaurants, mixed-use and market-rate communities, in addition to commercial and retail spaces. We remain focused on our plans for growth and currently have several exciting projects under construction and in queue!

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE POSITION;

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and knowledgeable full-time Architectural Designer with experience in the commercial and multi-family residential design field. You will have varying tasks from concept planning and rendering preparation to working with the project team throughout the design and construction process.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop 2D and 3D presentations and early design studies of site plans, floor plans, and exteriors for project team review.
• Field measure existing building spaces to prepare as-built floor plans.
• Interpret and translate design intent into technical documents
• Coordinate with manager the architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical designs to determine a graphical representation of the building plans.
• Assemble design/construction standard details with directions from manager to develop project booklets.
• Participate in meetings with architects, engineers, and owners to discuss master-development planning and understand overall development design intent.
• Aid in completion of punch-lists throughout the design and construction process, either through plan-reviewal or in-person inspections.
• Contract design consultants for each project, and coordinate with them throughout each design phase, maintaining a design schedule and considering budget, material availability, and other constraints.
• Collaborate with clients to help design their office in our commercial spaces, including floorplans, and finish selections. You will be their main point of contact up until themv

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• REQUIRED: Currently reside in Columbia, Missouri.
• Comprehension of local and federal building codes, knowing where to look when unsure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated, deadline driven and highly organized
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
• Effective listener with ability to understand needs of team members at all levels
• Interact effectively with project team, client and reviewing authorities.