Junior Architect: Design, Fieldwork & Growth

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time entry-level architect to perform basic architectural tasks.

You will produce design iterations, compile data, and support senior staff while observing construction in the field and preparing project plans under supervision. You will engage in due diligence, preliminary design work, and coordination with teams to develop design solutions, review codes, and document project information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Must establish and maintain a personal NCARB record in preparation of licensure examinations.
• Ability to obtain Architectural license in applicable state(s).
• Must complete training and testing for licensure within established time frame.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior staff to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations.
• Work with the senior staff to prepare due diligence analysis, concepts, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
• Prepare studies and reports.
• Perform routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products.
• Work with the senior staff to review and interpret regulatory codes and ordinances.
• Review and analyze project scope and parameters relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options.
• Work with senior staff to develop and refine design solutions.
• Visit project site to become familiar with existing conditions.
• Use manual and electronic tools to measure and record existing conditions.
• Assist senior staff in integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
• Assist in generating and editing layouts, design concepts, technical plans, details, and specifications.
• Assist senior staff in the administration of construction contracts.
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members.
• Prepare and file project documentation and transmittals.
• Assist in shop drawing review.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Understand and obey site safety requirements for construction sites.
• In-office collaboration among team members and disciplines required.
• Follow and apply division, regional, and company values, policies and practices.
• Display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Organization

Reading drawings

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

0-3 years experience

NCARB record

Architect license readiness

Licensure training

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Twinmotion

Lumion

Other design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time entry-level architect to perform basic architectural tasks.

You will produce design iterations, compile data, and support senior staff while observing construction in the field and preparing project plans under supervision. You will engage in due diligence, preliminary design work, and coordination with teams to develop design solutions, review codes, and document project information.