Architectural Design Staff
Job Summary
This position develops design or technical solutions under direct supervision of an Architect or Project Manager. The Architectural Design Staff works collaboratively in a team environment, performing design and technical production of documents through all phases of the architecture process.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates with project team through all phases of architectural design.
- Contributes to the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
- Participates in schematic design, site selection and building analysis (scoping).
- Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
- Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
- Explores materials, building products, constructability, and processes.
- Develops client and peer presentation documents and assist in presentations.
- Coordinates and communicates with design team members to ensure the architectural design details integrate properly with the work of all other project disciplines.
- Assists with building code analysis and systems selections.
- Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
- Contributes to permitting process/response to comments.
- Assists in construction contract administration tasks.
- Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
- Assumes responsibility for work accuracy and completeness.
- Manages time to meet project deadlines.
- Promotes sustainable design.
- Attends project and studio meetings.
- Contributes to studio events.
- Continually looks for new and improved ways of completing the above functions.
- Learns and implements studio and BRR standards.
- Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Education
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional accredited degree in Architecture.
Experience
- 2-5 years architectural-related experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensure not required.
- A valid driver�s license is required.
Knowledge And Skills
- Must have the capacity to understand and communicate complex issues that involve the functional and aesthetic areas of architecture.
- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and able to graphically communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
- Desire to work in a team-oriented, fast paced environment.
- Ability to assist in architectural research, document/design development, peer consultation and program-wide implementation efforts.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity of information.
- Strong communication, problem solving, and presentation skills.
- Must be able to work well with all levels of teammates.
- Intermediate to Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Computer software knowledge, skills in Revit and AutoCAD are critical. Drive to research and utilize technology in architectural applications.
Working Conditions
- Work performed primarily in an office setting.
- Most work performed on a computer while seated.
- Travel required.
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
Full-time Exempt
BRR Architecture is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
