Architectural Designer

Career Collective; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Career Collective in Raleigh, NC is seeking an Architectural Designer II to translate design intent into coordinated, buildable documents and collaborate with architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams on federal, healthcare, education, and commercial projects.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with 3–5 years of experience and advanced proficiency in Revit, along with working knowledge of codes and construction guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 3–5 years of experience producing commercial, healthcare, institutional, or similar construction documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with experience developing coordinated construction documents.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and healthcare, federal, or institutional design guidelines.
• Ability to conduct site surveys, develop accurate as-built documentation, and translate field conditions into constructible documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, consultants, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated Revit models and construction documents.
• Coordinate architecture with MEP, interiors, fire protection, and external consultants to identify and resolve conflicts.
• Produce existing-conditions surveys, code analyses, and presentation graphics.
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, and construction-related questions in a timely manner to keep field teams productive.
• Apply IBC, ADA, FGI, and applicable agency standards to support submissions to authorities.
• Mentor junior staff on documentation standards, Revit workflows, and best practices.

Skills

Revit proficiency

Coordination

Written & verbal communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Job description

Architectural Designer II - Our firm combines intelligent design with powerful multidisciplinary solutions for federal, healthcare, education, and commercial clients. As an Architectural Designer II, you will help turn design intent into coordinated, buildable documents while collaborating with architects, engineers, consultants, and project teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.

Performance Objectives

• Deliver coordinated Revit models and construction documents that minimize revisions and support efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate architecture with MEP, interiors, fire protection, and external consultants to identify and resolve conflicts before bidding and construction.
• Produce existing-conditions surveys, code analyses, and presentation graphics that support project execution and client presentations.
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, and construction-related questions in a timely manner to keep field teams productive and clients informed.
• Apply IBC, ADA, FGI, and applicable agency standards to support successful submissions to authorities having jurisdiction and federal reviewers.
• Mentor junior staff on documentation standards, Revit workflows, and best practices to improve team consistency and production quality.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and 3–5 years of experience producing commercial, healthcare, institutional, or similar construction documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with experience developing coordinated construction documents.
• Working knowledge of building codes, accessibility standards, and healthcare, federal, or institutional design guidelines.
• Ability to conduct site surveys, develop accurate as-built documentation, and translate field conditions into constructible documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, consultants, and clients.

Role Selling Points

• Work within a multidisciplinary environment where architects and engineers collaborate closely throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to a diverse portfolio of federal, healthcare, education, institutional, and commercial projects.
• Gain direct exposure to senior leadership and project teams while contributing to projects from concept through construction administration.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and work toward architectural licensure while taking on increasing responsibility.
• Join a team where your technical expertise and design contributions have a direct impact on project success.