Design Associate Talent Community

CLMI Group; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life

Job summary

A leading design firm in Santa Clarita is seeking a Design Associate to support educational facility projects. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in architecture or design, specifically with public agencies. Responsibilities include assisting in project planning, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various departments. This mid-senior level position offers a contract employment type with a range of benefits including healthcare and retirement plans, in a thriving design community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years professional experience in architecture or design.
• Experience with educational facility design and planning.
• Three years of experience should involve public agency projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design of educational facility projects.
• Review compliance with client and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate project activities with various departments.
• Participate in community outreach related to building projects.

Skills

Architectural terms

Engineering concepts

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Autocad

Revit

Job description

Design Associate - Talent Community

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction professionals to join our team! While we may not have a current opening, we invite you to join our talent community and be considered for future opportunities that align with your expertise. We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

Location

Los Angeles, California (Candidates must be able and willing to commute to Los Angeles, CA)

Due Date

Continuous

Responsibilities

• Assists Planning and Development staff by providing support services pertaining to the planning, design, and construction of educational facility projects
• Assists in performing routine procedural work related to management of Architectural- Engineering contracts and services, and preparing studies and presentations
• Reads and interprets architectural, engineering and planning documents
• Collects and organizes data for reports and presentations
• Assists in the preparation of reports and minor project research
• Updates and maintains project files with technical information
• Reviews plans and design/construction documentation for compliance with applicable client standard requirements and federal, state and local codes.
• Reviews and prepares internal documentation for completeness and approval by other District branches (i.e.: AE Contracts, AE invoices, etc.)
• Assists in coordinating project activities with other District organizational branches and departments (i.e.: Office of the Environmental Health and Safety, A/E Design Services, Maintenance and Operations, Furniture + Interiors Group, Project Execution, Local Districts, etc.) in support of design and construction administration functions.
• Participates in community relations and outreach programs to create understanding and acceptance of District building projects within the community
• Performs other related tasks required.

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years full-time paid professional experience working in an architecture and design setting.
• Experience performing architectural, engineering, or planning design and coordination of design disciplines, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing architectural, engineering, or planning drawings and documentation.
• Three (3) years of this experience must be with the design, planning and construction of educational facilities or similar public agency.

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning.

Knowledge and Skills

• Architectural, Engineering, or Planning terms, concepts, and symbols
• Architectural characteristics of building materials and technical detailing
• Research methods and techniques, including planning studies and surveys, determining variables, and developing sources of data.
• Basic record keeping methods
• Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Autocad, Revit
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer database and related equipment.
• Analyze architectural/engineering/planning problems related to assigned educational facilities projects and recommend appropriate and feasible solutions.
• Interpret federal, state, and local codes related to educational facilities.
• Possess knowledge of California Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, applicable building and engineering codes, fire codes and energy codes. (i.e.: ADA, CA Title 24, CalGreen, etc.)
• Make detailed and accurate calculations and surveys.
• Compile, interpret/analyze, and summarize data, and recognize the implications of complex documents.
• Has the ability to collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to multi-task.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology