Architectural Project Designer II

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match & profit‑分享

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

McKinstry in Seattle, WA is seeking an Architectural Project Design II to join our Engineering and Design division. You will work on quick-turn, fast-paced projects, coordinating deliverables and supporting the Architectural Project Manager with production of construction documents, detailing, Revit modeling, and BIM360 coordination.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Architecture, 5+ years of related experience, and a strong command of building codes, ADA, and coordination practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM360 for production and coordination.
• Experience with construction documents and detailing.
• Knowledge of Building Code and ADA requirements.
• Experience with construction administration activities.
• Ability to lead design standards and Revit/BIM processes.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production of deliverables throughout the architectural design process.
• Produce construction documents and technical detailing.
• Support the Architectural Project Manager with BIM360 coordination and code research.
• Develop and update team design standards and templates.
• Lead meetings minutes, reports, and occupancy/code calculations.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and manage project scheduling.
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, and jurisdictional communications.

Skills

Revit 3D modeling

BIM360

Project coordination

Construction documents

Code & ADA research

Team design standards

Meeting minutes

MS Office

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Architectural licensure (in progress)

NCARB certificate preferred

LEED AP preferred

Tools

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding an Architectural Project Design II to our growing Engineering and Design division in Seattle, WA. Your passion, experience and endless curiosity will be important in our drive for transformative change in the industry. Some responsibilities you will have include:

• Work within McKinstry's Architectural team on a variety of quick-turn, fast-paced projects
• Responsible for coordinating the production of deliverables throughout the architectural design process
• Responsible for supporting the Architectural Project Manager with the following:
  • Production of construction documents
  • Technical detailing
  • Revit modeling and BIM360
  • Building code and ADA research
  • FF&E research and selections
  • Concept and design development
  • Project scheduling
  • Cross-disciplinary coordination
  • Construction administration duties
  • Consistent communication and follow-through

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Proficiency and experience working effectively and efficiently with Revit 3-D modeling, BIM360, and project coordination required
• Proficiency and experience creating and coordinating construction documents required
• Understanding of architectural detailing and construction methods
• Knowledge of Building code, ADA and jurisdictional/permitting processes
• Ability to lead development and updates of team design standards, templates and Revit/BIM processes
• Ability to create meetings minutes, reports, conduct occupancy and code calculations with oversight
• Curiosity and passion for understanding and learning more about the architectural design process, and a desire to take on more responsibilities
• Experience with Construction Administration duties including submittal reviews, RFI responses, communicating with jurisdictions
• Ability to work with assigned project team productively and collaboratively
• Proficient in MS Office programs
• Architectural licensure or in-progress to licensure preferred
• NCARB certificate is preferred
• LEED AP preferred
• Experience with SketchUp software a plus
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Minimum 5 years related experience

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $69,840 - $107,800 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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