Field Architect

Terracon; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Charlotte, NC seeks an Architectural Intern/entry‑level architect to provide consulting services across a broad project range. You may participate in field investigations, analyses, and the design development of plans and specifications, and assist with reporting.

Under the supervision of a Registered Architect, you will draft using CAD software, help prepare proposals, and ensure quality in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Ability to become an Architectural Intern.
• Understanding of architectural/engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and standards on projects.
• Assist in field investigations, analysis, and report preparation.
• Draft plans using CAD software and support proposal development.
• Review drawings to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Support project teams and communicate complex issues clearly.

Skills

CAD software

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

CAD software

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and or leading field investigations, architectural/engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals for services, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound architectural/engineering principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial, government, healthcare, education and

General Responsibilities

Provide architectural and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and or leading field investigations, architectural/engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals for services, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound architectural/engineering principles and be able to communicate complex issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example commercial, retail, multi-family, hotel, senior living, industrial, government, healthcare, education and

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.


• Understand and practice quality acumen.


• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.


• Developing architectural professional; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.


• Assist in research, data collection, field observation, inspection, and field and laboratory testing. Prepare associated reports or sections of larger reports.


• Consult with other technical people and supervisor on routine and less complex projects.


• May perform basic calculations and analysis


• Drafts routine proposals and assists in the preparation of more complex proposals.


• Performs plan drafting using CAD software.


• May work with engineering/architectural technician crews in testing, observations and data gathering activities on project sites and prepare daily reports documenting activities and findings.


• Works under the supervision of a Registered Architect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent degree that can be applied to becoming a Registered Architect.


• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural Intern

Required Qualifications

• Ability to become an Architectural Intern