Architectural Designer

High Steel Structures LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Architectural Designer to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while honing your skills in a collaborative environment. You will be responsible for drawing production, ensuring code compliance, and coordinating with both internal and external design teams. With a strong emphasis on professional growth and development, this position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in the architectural field. Join a firm that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence in design.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an architectural firm required.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for drawing production under Project Architect's direction.
• Coordinate with design teams and prepare contract documents.

Skills

Revit

3-D renderings

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Two-year degree from a technical college

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career? We want to hear from you! Greenfield Architects is hiring for an Architectural Designer to strengthen our team. The ideal candidate should have the ability to work hand in hand with our existing team members to help ensure projects are on track and exceed our clients' expectations.

Greenfield Architects Ltd. was established in 1990 and brings unsurpassed experience in facility design, construction, and energy performance. We are committed to innovation, industry leadership, environmental stewardship, and helping meet the needs of our community.

The Architectural Designer is responsible for drawing production within the firm’s established drawing standards under the direction of the Project Architect. This includes the application of a high degree of design and technical skills, an understanding of building code compliance, and building constructability.

Responsibilities:

• Assimilate written project basis of design direction, detailed drawings, and verbal/written instructions to perform assigned tasks.
• Responsible for drawing production utilizing Revit.
• Coordinate with the design team including outside design firms and inside resources.
• Prepare scale drawings and contract documents for bidding to general contractors, while ensuring standards are met.
• Responsible for performing assigned tasks in a timely manner, within the budgeted hours, as assigned by the Project Architect.
• Assist the Project Architect with assessing project submittals and shop drawings for compliance with the construction documents.
• Provide input on code research.
• Experience with Accessibility Standards and implementing the requirements within the project documents.

Experience, Skills, Training, AND/OR Education Required:

• 5+ years of experience within an architectural firm.
• Both resume and portfolio should be submitted for consideration.
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture preferred, or a recognized Branch of Architectural Engineering under a curriculum accredited by the NAAB and NCARB. OR a two-year degree from a technical college is acceptable with 12 years of work experience within an architectural firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proven abilities in Revit required.
• Skills in creating 3-D renderings a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with inside and outside teams.
• History of active follow-up and excellent time management.

Qualifications:

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.

Motivations:

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.

Education:

• Bachelors or better in Architectural or related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience within an architectural firm.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they