Workplace Design Architect: Test Fits & Space Planning

Turnertownsend; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced architectural professional to develop test fits, space plans, and early design concepts for workplace projects on-site at a client campus in Dearborn, Michigan. You will work with senior project architects and cross-functional teams.

The role involves programming, schematic design, coordinating with consultants and external AORs, and ensuring HSSE compliance while aligning with Ford Land standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• NCARB certification or Architectural license required.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to collaborate with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify project goals, objectives, and quality expectations through data and research.
• Develop test fits and space plans to evaluate program fit against Ford Land standards.
• Provide initial design direction and concept-level design; coordinate with external Architect of Record as needed.
• Serve as liaison between client and project team; build lasting relationships.
• Ensure HSSE compliance in all designs and project documents.
• Assist with programming and schematic/concept design in early design phases.
• Participate in project meetings with customers, contractors, and PM teams.
• Coordinate with consultants and external AORs on full-dokumentation projects under senior supervision.
• Apply standard design principles and escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values; support consensus-building.
• Work within guidelines and policies, exercising sound day-to-day design judgment.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NCARB certification

Architectural license

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced architectural professional to develop test fits, space plans, and early design concepts for workplace projects on-site at a client campus in Dearborn, Michigan. You will work with senior project architects and cross-functional teams.

The role involves programming, schematic design, coordinating with consultants and external AORs, and ensuring HSSE compliance while aligning with Ford Land standards.