Architectural Designer

Davis Bowen Friedel; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Annual PTO

Paid holidays

Summer hours

Education reimbursement

Flexible savings account

Bonus pay

Job summary

Davis Bowen Friedel (DBF) seeks an Architectural Designer to support the production of technical drawings, sketches, and specifications for a diverse range of facilities in Milford, DE. The role focuses on preparing construction documents for client presentations and bidding processes, with opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year architecture degree or a two-year degree with at least two years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM

Qualifications

• A four-year architecture degree or a two-year degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Architectural Desktop) and BIM (Revit) is preferred.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed construction documents for bids and construction.
• Perform field activities: record measurements to depict existing structures.
• Create detailed and rough scale plans for foundations and buildings.
• Incorporate all information from surveys, project docs, and codes into design.
• Modify existing designs based on feedback and develop solutions.
• Provide timely technical assistance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Creative

Effective communicator

Critical thinker

Education

Four-year architecture degree

Two-year architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

OVERVIEW

At Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. (DBF), our Architectural Designers play an essential supporting role in the production of technical details through drawings, sketches and specifications, in order to bring a project vision to life. Our designers plan and design structures for commercial, residential, educational, cultural, healthcare, military, public safety, and other types of facilities.

In this role, we are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, driven, and reliable; one who will identify opportunities to improve the quality of work and services and participate in their implementation. This position will include preparing design and construction documents for presentation to clients and for the purpose of bidding and construction.

DBF’s portfolio includes projects of a wide variety, so if you are looking to expand your repertoire and improve your abilities, this position is the perfect fit for you. We also offer several opportunities for promotion depending on your capabilities. This is an in-person position only. There is no remote or hybrid work available at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of detailed construction documents that can be used by contractors to prepare bids and construct projects.
• Perform field activities such as observing and recording existing field measurements to create an accurate depiction of the existing structure in plan and elevation.
• Create detailed and rough scale plans for structures, foundations, and buildings based upon preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, engineering calculations, and other data.
• Incorporate all information from surveys, project documentation, and all applicable codes into a design.
• Use feedback to modify existing designs and develop solutions.
• Provide timely technical assistance.

EDUCATION & SKILLS

The preferred applicant shall possess a four-year architecture degree or a two-year degree with at least 2 (two) years of experience with the responsibilities noted in this document. Proficiency in AutoCAD (Architectural Desktop), BIM (Revit), and other applicable tools to create presentation and construction drawings are preferred. Preference will be given to those with at least two (2) years of related experience.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Detail Oriented: Ability to exercise attention to detail.
• Creative: Ability to innovate and develop creative solutions within the built environment.
• An Effective Communicator: Ability to clearly communicate ideas, actively listen, and ask appropriate questions.
• A Critical Thinker: Ability to solve problems and make good decisions.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Flexible summer hours
• Education Assistance and professional licensing reimbursement
• Flexible savings account
• Bonus pay