Senior Designer, Architecural Solutions

Officeworks Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A design services company is seeking a Senior Designer based in Philadelphia. The role involves providing design services for Teknion Wall products, developing shop drawings, and managing project specifications. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in AutoCAD and excellent communication abilities. The position requires collaboration with sales and project managers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Attend client meetings to present plans for customer review & approval.
• Develop shop drawings for client/architect approval.
• Manage changes and revisions throughout projects.

Skills

CET Designer / Teknion Storyboard

AutoCAD

G suite

PlanGrid

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

At least 5 years of related experience

Job description

A Senior Designer provides design services to customers, including shop drawings, specifications, dimensions, details, and hardware related to Teknion Wall product. Works closely with sales, project managers, and coordinators within Officeworks, as well as customers, GC, and design firms, to ensure accurate plans and specifications reach the customers’ satisfaction and highest quality of implementation.

• Attend client meetings as requested by Sales or PM, present plans and information to customers for review & approval.
• Develop shop drawings for client/architect approval and sign off.
• Develop hardware package for client sign off.
• Develop project specification and reviews against plan; gets BOM order entry ready, and spec checks before order.
• Manage changes and revisions.
• Upload current working version of plan with dimensions to PlanGrid for site surveyor.
• Utilize PlanGrid to calculate ceiling heights and ensure all dimensions are aligned from site to drawing.
• Assist PM with punch list as needed.
• Provide list pricing for projects and change orders.
• Maintain detailed and extensive project documentation, including records of all key decisions, phone conversations, approvals, sign offs, and notes from all project meetings.
• Assist with maintaining a project log which includes any change orders and back charges along with general project information. All critical information must be kept on the network.
• Communicate regularly with PM, Sales, and Director on project status, issues & concerns in regard to overall design or schedule.
• Prompt, reliable and regular attendance.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of related experience required.
• Teknion product knowledge a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• CET Designer / Teknion Storyboard a plus
• AutoCAD
• G suite
• PlanGrid
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.