Design Professional-Healthcare

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking a Design Professional II to lead production and coordination across all project phases, from conceptual design to construction documents, with supervision under a licensed architect. The role may manage smaller projects from design through CA.

The position emphasizes strong collaboration with engineers and clients, comprehensive CAD/BIM skills, and solid communication, time management, and organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in architecture or related field.
• Experience with CAD and BIM tools and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate architectural plans across all project phases from concept design to construction documents.
• Prepare presentations, schematic designs, design development and construction drawings.
• Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines.
• Conduct code research and analysis.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors and clients.
• Assist with specifications as assigned.
• Carry out complex assignments requiring new techniques and procedures.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture

Master of Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD software

Adobe Creative Suite

Newforma Project Center/Analyzer

Bluebeam PDF Revu

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Summary

The Design Professional II 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.

Description

Position Summary

The Design Professional II 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.

Workplace Environment

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

Ref: 20260218

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture
• 4-6 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

Ref: 20260218