Staff Architect: Lead Designer for Innovative Residential

American Institute of Architecture Students; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lessard Design Inc. seeks a Staff Architect to contribute to daily design work and technical development across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with the Job Captain and Project Manager to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals, while acting as a client advocate and upholding design standards. The role requires a degree in architecture and at least 3 years of experience, with strong AutoCAD and REVIT skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• A degree in architecture or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Strong AutoCAD and REVIT proficiency.
• Good communication, verbal, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise daily designs and technical development of assigned projects.
• Assist Job Captain and Project Manager in setting and meeting quality standards for design, technical and financial performances and effective client communications.
• Function as LDI client advocate
• Insure quality of design process: planning solutions, Construction Documents and Construction Administration
• Assist in implementation of the Project Manager plan to insure adherence to schedule and budget.
• Maintain CAD efficiency
• Assist in coordination of the deliverables of the Working Drawings
• Ensure accuracy in all communications with LDI’s clients
• Promote effective client communications
• Ensure all deadlines are met as specified by project manager; and if necessary give adequate notice if issues are unresolved
• Must have a general understanding of codes and handicap issues.
• Attend meetings as the Project Manager deems necessary.
• Other duties as may be assigned by LDI.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Lessard Design Inc. seeks a Staff Architect to contribute to daily design work and technical development across multiple projects.

You will collaborate with the Job Captain and Project Manager to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals, while acting as a client advocate and upholding design standards. The role requires a degree in architecture and at least 3 years of experience, with strong AutoCAD and REVIT skills and proficiency in written and verbal communication.