Architectural Designer

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Architectural Designer in Denver to support design development, produce documentation, and coordinate building systems. You will contribute to sketches, 3D BIM models, and integration of sustainable design principles across healthcare, manufacturing, and mission-critical projects.

Applicants should have basic knowledge of codes, construction systems, and the relationship between drawings and specs, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of accessibility codes and building codes.
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials and standards.
• Understanding of architectural document production and drawing-spec relationship.
• Interest in Healthcare, S&T, Advanced Manufacturing, Mission Critical markets.

Responsibilities

• Supports project teams in development of design documentation.
• Assists in development of a design through sketches, models, diagrams, massing studies.
• Uses BIM to create 3D models of buildings and components.
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Interprets building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and revises site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Coordinates building systems to align with design intent.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals; responds to RFIs; writes site observation reports.
• Coordinates specs with construction documents.
• Assists in evaluating building systems and materials.
• Attends coordination meetings with internal and external teams.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles in the building project.

Skills

BIM Technologies

Architectural Documentation

Building Codes Compliance

Sustainable Design

Space Planning

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Newforma

Job description

• Supports project teams in development of design documentation
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
• Participates in design critiques and pin-ups
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies
• 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
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to RFIs, prepares site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks
• Coordination of specs with construction documents
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment
• Assists in site analysis, research of concept, benchmarks, typology, and precedents

Requirements

• Basic knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes
• Basic knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards
• Basic understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Desire to collaborate in one (or more) of the following markets: Healthcare, S&T, Advanced Manufacturing, Mission Critical
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program
• To check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• To engage in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit; Prefer experience with Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, and Newforma
• Must have valid driver's license and clean MVR

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in BIM technologies and architectural documentation production, with a strong understanding of building codes and sustainable design principles. Capable of effective collaboration in diverse markets such as Healthcare and Advanced Manufacturing while managing project timelines and budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• BIM Technologies
• Architectural Documentation Production
• Building Codes Compliance
• Sustainable Design Principles
• Space Planning

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Building Construction Systems
• Architectural Design Documentation
• Site Analysis
• Cost Estimating
• Accessibility Codes

Soft Skills

• Creative Thinking
• Critical Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Mission Critical
• Design Critiques
• Building Systems Coordination

Tools & Technologies

• Revit
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Adobe Creative Suite
• SketchUP
• Newforma