Project Designer I

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The S.C. Swiderski (SCS) project design team seeks a Project Designer I to support architectural design and documentation for residential, multifamily, and mixed-use projects from concept through construction documents.

You will assist with drawings, coordinate revisions, maintain standards, and help ensure code compliance, quality, and schedule alignment while working at our Mosinee, Wisconsin office. This full-time, day-shift role may require up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in architecture, interior design, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in architectural design, drafting or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of Revit experience.
• 2+ years of wood-frame multifamily design experience.

Responsibilities

• The Project Designer I assists the architectural design and technical development of assigned projects.
• Prepares construction documents for permit and construction.
• Ensures drawings are accurate, coordinated, and code compliant.
• Develops creative and practical design solutions while maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinates revisions throughout the design process.
• Maintains company drafting and documentation standards.
• Assists in developing standard details and production efficiencies.
• Tracks consultant deliverables and incorporate revisions.
• Tracks project milestones and internal deadlines.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals.
• Assists with field observations and site visits.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive Company information professionally.

Skills

Wisconsin building codes familiarity

Reading architectural plans

Construction documentation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in architecture/interior design

3+ years professional architectural design experience

3+ years Revit experience

2+ years wood-frame multifamily design experience

Tools

Revit

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: 301 Main - Mosinee, WI 54455Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: DesignPosition: Project Designer I

Reports To: Design Project Manager

Department: D08 - Design

FLSA Status: Full-Time - Exempt (Salaried)

Job Summary:

The Project Designer [I/II/III] supports SC Swiderski's design process by providing technical design and documentation of residential, multifamily, and mixed-use projects from conceptual design through construction documents. This position serves as a primary design resource, coordinates consultants, mentors staff, and helps ensure projects meet company standards for quality, constructability, schedule, and client expectations. This position plays a key role in ensuring design documents are accurate, code-compliant, and aligned with SCS standards for quality, efficiency, and innovation. As employees progress through Levels I, II & III, they assume greater independence, technical complexity, project leadership, mentoring responsibility, and company-wide influence over design standards and practices.

Project Designer I

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Project Designer I assists the architectural design and technical development of assigned projects.
• Prepares construction documents for permit and construction.
• Ensures drawings are accurate, coordinated, and code compliant.
• Develops creative and practical design solutions while maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinates revisions throughout the design process.
• Maintains company drafting and documentation standards.
• Assists in developing standard details and production efficiencies.
• Tracks consultant deliverables and incorporate revisions.
• Tracks project milestones and internal deadlines.
• Reviews shop drawings and submittals.
• Assists with field observations and site visits.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive Company information professionally.

QualificationsQualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in architecture, interior design, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in architectural design, drafting or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of Revit experience.
• 2+ years of wood-frame multifamily design experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with Wisconsin specific building codes.
• Proficiency in reading architectural plans and understanding building materials;
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation

Work Schedule:

The work schedule for the Design Specialist [I/II/III] generally requires 40 to 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with occasional hours outside of that range, including evenings, as business necessitates. Occasional in-state travel may be required.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a professional office setting with collaboration across Development, Design, Construction, Project Management, Marketing, consultants, municipalities, and company leadership. Occasional work at properties, development sites, and active construction sites is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move safely on construction sites, undeveloped land, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in person at the corporate office and lift or carry up to 30 pounds as business needs require.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to dress in professional attire for public events and municipal meetings.
• Must have a valid Class D driver’s license to work on our job/property sites,
• Occasional travel to properties, development sites, construction sites, and company events.
• Ability to attend and present at public municipal meetings in person or virtually during evening hours as business necessitates.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines as business needs require.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

S.C. Swiderski (SCS), founded in Mosinee, Wisconsin in 1992 is a fully integrated real estate development company. SCS supports the development, design, construction, management, and maintenance of its portfolio. SCS values quality, trust, integrity, community, and innovation in its people and processes. SCS is committed to continuous growth and enhancing the housing industry by concentrating on providing solutions to housing needs.