Design Architect – Revit, AutoCAD & Construction Admin

PGAL; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

PGAL is seeking a talented Mid-Level Designer with construction administration experience to contribute to and thrive in a positive mentoring studio environment in Alexandria, Virginia.

The role involves all phases of design from documentation through construction administration, collaborating with the project team and consultants, and coordinating submittals and RFIs. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Office Suite is required, with strong communication and organizational skills expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years combined experience with architecture and/or construction firm.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of building technology fundamentals.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
• Strong attention to detail, with exceptional organizational and follow-through skills.
• Must be self-motivated and possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Newforma, and online Google documents.
• Experience with maintaining/updating web-based project documentation (Office365).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• All phases of design documentation through construction administration, project management, and client contact
• Effectively demonstrate technical detailing and problem-solving skills on various project types
• Support construction administration activities for the design team
• Process, distribute, log, and follow-up on construction project submittals and RFIs
• Communicate with the PGAL project team and consultants on project issues in a timely and well-organized manner
• Assess design intent, along with client expectations, for the design team and the owner
• Monitor project for construction documentation and recurring client standards' compliance
• Occasional site visits to document and photograph project progress and general conformance with the construction documents
• Prepare field observation reports based on site visits, inclusive of discussions with contractor, to be distributed to the design team
• Perform design documentation to support design projects utilizing AutoCAD and Revit

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Newforma

Office365

Job description

PGAL is seeking a talented Mid-Level Designer with construction administration experience to contribute to and thrive in a positive mentoring studio environment in Alexandria, Virginia.

The role involves all phases of design from documentation through construction administration, collaborating with the project team and consultants, and coordinating submittals and RFIs. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Office Suite is required, with strong communication and organizational skills expected.