Sr. Architectural Designer (On-Site)

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Generous PTO

Health benefits

401(K) company match

Casual working environment

Professional membership renewals paid

Licensing board support

Education lunch-n-learns

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cuhaci & Peterson Architects in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Architectural Designer to lead design development, produce construction documents, and coordinate with disciplines and clients.

The role demands eight years of architectural experience, strong knowledge of building codes, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. You will serve as main POC, manage permitting, bidding, and construction administration, while ensuring project standards and quality control.

Qualifications

• Eight years of architectural experience required.
• Thorough understanding of building construction methods.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains CP/Client standards and QC throughout projects.
• Assists PM in setting scope and budget.
• Assists client's interests in public hearings & mtgs.
• Main P.O.C. for a project or running projects.
• Assists in providing full CA services.
• Assists in proposal preparation.
• Run projects with minimal oversight from PM/PA.
• Production, designs, CDs, and have an understanding of specs.
• Complete scope within allotted time/budget.
• Manage permitting process/response to comments.
• Manage bidding procedures.
• Field assistance with CA.
• Research and apply applicable codes/contact with AHJs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, runs kickoff meeting.
• Coordinate Owner revisions, RFIs, and AHJ comments.
• Coordinate Peer review and QC of documents.
• Design & produce architectural designs/CDs/specifications.
• Checks completed work against markups prior to returning to PA.
• Incorporates C-P/Client drafting standards and conventions into CDs.
• Prepares plans and details from sketches/redlines.
• Receives and sends drawings electronically.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication with client

Quality control

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM software

Job description

About this position

Description:

A Senior Architectural Designer is responsible for implementing all architectural project(s), including Design, Construction Documents, Permitting, Bidding and Construction Administration. Included are coordination with and responsibility for communicating with other disciplines and the client.

Requirements:

An Architectural Senior Architectural Designer shall have eight (8) years of experience as an Architectural Graduate or Project Coordinator. This position requires a thorough understanding of building construction methods and techniques as well as advanced knowledge of the applicable codes.

Responsibilities/Skills:

• Maintains C-P/Client standards and QC throughout projects.
• Experienced with Revit, AutoCAD and BIM design software
• Assists PM in setting scope and budget.
• Assists client's interests in public hearings & mtgs.
• Capable as serving as the main P.O.C. for a project or running projects.
• Assists in providing full CA services.
• Assists in proposal preparation.
• Run projects with minimal oversight from PM/PA.
• Production, designs, CDs, and have an understanding of specs.
• Complete scope within allotted time/budget.
• Manage permitting process/response to comments.
• Manage bidding procedures.
• Field assistance with CA.
• Research and apply applicable codes/contact with AHJs.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, runs kickoff meeting.
• Main P.O.C. with limited input from PM or Principal.
• Coordinate Owner revisions, RFIs, and AHJ comments.
• Coordinate Peer review and QC of documents.
• Design & produce architectural designs/CDs/specifications.
• Checks completed work against markups prior to returning to PA.
• Incorporates C-P/Client drafting standards and conventions into CDs.
• Prepares plans and details from sketches/redlines.
• Receives and sends drawings electronically.
• Other duties as assigned.

Join us and enjoy the CP Perks:

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and of course the pets too!
• Generous 401(K) company match – show me the money!!
• Generous PTO – vacay time!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – Jeans and Hey Dudes!!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education lunch-n-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged!
• Sign on bonus’.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company sponsored charity events to participate in!
• Our Licensing Specialist loves to deal with the licensing boards and handles all the tedious forms, so you won’t have too!
• Fully staffed Permitting department – they know how to deal with the jurisdictions!
• Highly skilled Designers in our Design Department – they love turning ideas into reality!
• Various sectors of business to include - Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, Convenience – We love bringing communities to life!
• We have experts in MEP, Fire Protection and Structural who tackle the technical issues!
• Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps our CA department from their appointed surveys!

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.