Architectural Designer

CPH; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K and PTO

Job summary

CPH in Sanford, FL seeks an Architectural Designer to support design through schematic, development, and construction documentation stages. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and heavy use of REVIT to produce final construction documents.

You will contribute to prototyping, templates, and design guidelines while growing with a talented AEC team focused on retail-oriented projects. This is a long-term, team-centric opportunity in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with REVIT and design development is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural presentations, design, and construction documents using REVIT.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure cohesive design integration.
• Interpret codes and client requirements to inform design decisions.
• Apply REVIT standards, families, and templates for consistency and quality.
• Prepare specifications and review shop drawings for accuracy.
• Travel for investigations and measurements; prepare reports.
• Compile construction plans from all disciplines for submittals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

REVIT

Sketchup

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Deltek Vision

Smartsheet

Job description

CPH’s Architectural Team has an exciting opportunity for a talented Architectural Designer to join their team supporting a major client program due to rapid growth and opportunity! This will require high collaboration and heavy cross-functional work across several disciplines within CPH to provide the final work deliverable for our client.

Department:

Architecture

Location:

Sanford, FL

General Overview:

The Architectural Designer supports CPH in all aspects of the design process, including presentations, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. This role requires collaboration with a diverse project team and follows the established standards to ensure successful project outcomes.

Why You’d Be Interested

Have you ever been interested in being part of the architectural design team that aids in the full AEC execution of one of the largest retail brands you likely shop at on a weekly or daily basis? That’s exactly the type of long‑term opportunity and team this role would be for a talented Architectural Designer! This is a fantastic role to build your professional design experience as well as the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and seasoned designers in AEC resulting in constant growth and refinement of your technical expertise.

Our Team at CPH

This team is one‑of‑a‑kind and highly collaborative. There is constant collaboration and support provided to one another, and everyone brings a team, all hands‑on deck mentality. Everyone on this team has worked very hard together to collectively achieve their goals. With that, every single team member has supported different facets of the design process to achieve the total goal which is delivering for the client the quality work product.

What We Are Seeking

This is a great position for a hard‑working and collaborative individual who is a true team player and sees no task as too small. This is an ego‑free environment where you will be working routinely and long‑term on support of technical design for retail‑focused projects.

What You Will Do

The Architectural Designer will support any technical design tasks assigned to support final execution of design intent from prototype forward to next design phase. Thus, the process would include production of design guidelines and templates resulting in your primary goal of producing final construction documents.

The responsibilities will include heavy and routine use of Revit to site adapt retail prototypes and ensure that they meet company design intent.

What You Should Expect

This role will require long‑term commitment to technical design production support with the end‑goal being production of construction documents. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate who wants to grow with our team long‑term with an abundant growth path in our organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate architectural presentations, design, and construction documents using REVIT.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the project team, including architects, designers, consultants, and clients, to ensure cohesive design integration.
• Research and interpret relevant codes and client requirements to inform design decisions.
• Implement and utilize established REVIT standards, families, and templates to maintain consistency and quality.
• Prepare specifications and review shop drawings for compliance and accuracy.
• Conduct periodic travel for building investigations, measurements, and construction observation, including the preparation of subsequent reports and exhibits.
• Assist in compiling construction plans from all disciplines for submittal to agencies with jurisdiction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in REVIT, Sketchup and Adobe Suite
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Deltek Vision and Smartsheet or similar software’s platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise critical thinking and good independent judgement.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task and work on multiple projects while adhering to project schedules and budgets.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate project deadlines.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self‑motivated.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment features below are representative of those an employee meets while performing the essential functions of the role.

This position is in a professional office environment. The person in this role will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, copiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of the role.

The person in this position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds.

CPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.