Architectural Design Specialist: Concept to Construction Docs

McMillan Pazdan Smith; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith is seeking a Design Professional I in Kentucky to contribute to architectural production from concept through construction documents. You will coordinate design development, prepare plans, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and contractors on large, complex projects.

You will review designs, conduct code research, and support coordination across disciplines, ensuring architectural integrity throughout the construction process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture
• 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 effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• 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
• IDP/AXP hours complete
• Master of Architecture
• Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
• Experience with Autodesk Revit software

Responsibilities

• Research or receive technical guidance on unusual or complex issues for proposed project 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

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Independent work

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Newforma Project Center/Analyzer

Autodesk Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Project

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith is seeking a Design Professional I in Kentucky to contribute to architectural production from concept through construction documents. You will coordinate design development, prepare plans, and collaborate with engineers, clients, and contractors on large, complex projects.

You will review designs, conduct code research, and support coordination across disciplines, ensuring architectural integrity throughout the construction process.