Design Professional

Mcmillan-Pazdan-Smith-2; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mcmillan-Pazdan-Smith-2 in Columbus, GA is seeking a Design Professional Ill to handle production and coordination from concept to construction documents, under licensed architect supervision. The role involves developing conceptual designs, preparing plans, reviewing shop drawings, coordinating with engineers and clients, and contributing to project presentations.

Candidates should have architecture education and 1–3 years' experience and proficiency with CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and

Qualifications

• Formal architectural education as required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of design professional experience.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and design software.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate architectural designs from concept to construction documents.
• Review and respond to shop drawings and RFIs.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and clients.
• Perform code research and analyze project constraints.
• Assist with specifications and presentations for projects.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or BA/BS in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Newforma Project Center

Bluebeam PDF Revu

Microsoft Project

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Design Professional Ill is responsible for key production and coordination for all project phases from conceptual design to constructions documents and provides planning/design/coordination consultation on larger projects. Additionally, they may manage small scale projects from conceptual design through construction administration, under the general supervision of a licensed architect.

Essential Functions

• Research or receive technical guidance on unusual or complex issues for proposed projects plans.
• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
• Perform specific and limited portions of assignments for medium to large scale projects using prescribed methods.
• Initiate and create conceptual designs and plans of projects with responsibility for preparation of presentation, schematic design drawings, design development, and construction documents.
• Prepare architectural plans and renderings.
• Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines.
• Conduct code research and analysis.
• Analyze client, contractor, and/or consultant problems to conceive and develop architectural solutions to these problems.
• Assist with specifications as assigned.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and/or clients.
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures for both projects and practice.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform work requiring independent judgment 1n evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for smaller scale projects.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFls.
• Confirm that architectural integrity is maintained through the construction process.
• Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.
• Support business development activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture
• 1-3 years' experience as a design professional
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Preferred Qualifications

• IDP/AXP hours complete
• Master of Architecture
• Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
• Experience with Autodesk Revit software

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.