Junior Architectural Designer: Field-to-Drafting Pro

PKF O'Connor Davies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies in New York City seeks a Junior Architectural Designer to support projects from initial site documentation through design development and construction. You will work with architects, engineers, interior designers, and clients to develop accurate drawings and coordinate building systems.

The ideal candidate has strong drafting and design skills, experience documenting existing conditions, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field (or final year student).
• Experience in field surveys and documenting existing building conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and building representatives.
• Familiarity with architectural plans, elevations, demolition drawings, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of existing buildings and spaces and document existing conditions.
• Translate field measurements into accurate architectural drawings and existing-condition plans.
• Prepare drawing sets including demolition, construction, floor plans, elevations and related docs.
• Assist with zoning studies and documentation for project requirements and compliance.
• Develop electrical and plumbing diagrams as part of drawing packages.
• Attend site visits to review progress and coordination.
• Document field conditions, construction progress, and issues requiring coordination.
• Participate in client meetings to establish scope and updates.
• Collaborate with architects and interior designers in schematic design and design development.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and other consultants as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Grasshopper

ArcGIS

Lumion

Twinmotion

Job description

PKF O'Connor Davies in New York City seeks a Junior Architectural Designer to support projects from initial site documentation through design development and construction. You will work with architects, engineers, interior designers, and clients to develop accurate drawings and coordinate building systems.

The ideal candidate has strong drafting and design skills, experience documenting existing conditions, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.