Architectural Design Specialist: Concept to Construction

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Design Professional Ill to handle production and coordination across project phases, from conceptual design to construction documents. You may manage small projects under the supervision of a licensed architect, collaborating with engineers, consultants, and clients.

The role emphasizes planning/design coordination on large projects, strong CAD proficiency, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or BA/BS in Architecture required.
• 1-3 years' experience as a design professional.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with many priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Research or receive technical guidance on unusual or complex issues for proposed projects plans.
• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
• Perform specific and limited portions of assignments for medium to large scale projects using prescribed methods.
• Initiate and create conceptual designs and plans of projects with responsibility for preparation of presentation, schematic design drawings, design development, and construction documents.
• Prepare architectural plans and renderings.
• Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines.
• Conduct code research and analysis.
• Analyze client, contractor, and/or consultant problems to conceive and develop architectural solutions to these problems.
• Assist with specifications as assigned.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and/or clients.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures for both projects and practice.
• Perform work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for smaller scale projects.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Confirm that architectural integrity is maintained through the construction process.
• Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.
• Support business development activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or BA/BS in Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

CAD software

Newforma Project Center

Newforma Project Analyzer

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam PDF Revu

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Design Professional Ill to handle production and coordination across project phases, from conceptual design to construction documents. You may manage small projects under the supervision of a licensed architect, collaborating with engineers, consultants, and clients.

The role emphasizes planning/design coordination on large projects, strong CAD proficiency, and effective communication.