Building architectural designer job description

About Larson Design Group

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an employee-owned (ESOP), Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Firm. Since our founding in 1986, we've been teaming with clients nationwide to provide responsive, innovative solutions by offering an extraordinary depth and breadth of capabilities and embracing sustainable business practices. For more than 30 years, these principles have guided our work and laid the foundation for a robust growth that has elevated our aspirations even higher. From organizations both local and national in scope, we're being recognized with awards and climbing the ranks of industry lists. We are expanding our footprint across the nation and looking to add more top talent to our team. We have fourteen office locations across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Oklahoma and Florida. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive benefits package, and continued professional development. Come join the excitement at LDG!

Impact and Opportunity:

The Architectural Designer will apply intermediate architectural principles to complete design computations, prepare written technical reports, design plans, and details. The Architectural Designer may be called upon to oversee standard project development and make minor project decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develops technically accurate, clean, and deliverable drawings.
* Writes specifications, reviews submittals, and coordinates project submissions.
* Coordinates the preparation of advanced multi-discipline drawing sets as required for assigned projects, including coordination with technical, administrative, and other design staff.
* Promotes, utilizes, and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors & omissions, thereby resulting in a reduction in claims. Reviews and coordinates technical staff work prior to submission.
* Researches and understands code compliance requirements for assigned projects.
* Ability to independently create simple standard details that may be required for a project under guidance of supervisor

Requirements:

* Education: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a Technical discipline preferred.
* Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years' experience with another A/E/S firm preferred.
* Licensure: N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

* Must have a strong desire to expand knowledge base and undertake new responsibilities.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), be a strong communicator, and have strong presentation skills.
* Must also be self-motivating and able to mentor. Proficiency with Revit, CAD, Civil 3D, Sketch-Up, Photoshop and other related software programs.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.

1. Standing.
2. Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
3. Sitting. Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time
4. Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers
5. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
6. Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
7. Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound
8. Visual Acuity. To perform close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with overtime as required.

Travel: This position requires up to 10% travel.

Educational Requirements:

1. Highschool diploma or GED.
2. Associate degree from an accredited university or college.

Preferred Educational Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.

Knowledge Requirements:

1. Experience with Macola EM 10 preferred.
2. Experience with Crystal Reports or Microsoft SSRS preferred but not required.
3. Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Skype, Teams, One Drive and SharePoint is strongly preferred but not required.
4. Proficient with common PC based software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
5. Understanding of business processes is essential.
6. Aptitude in problem-solving.

General Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Allen Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.

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**At C&S Companies** , we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust fun and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.
**Position Overview**

We are seeking a Architectural Practice Builder to join a multi-disciplinary team in our casual, friendly and high-energy Architecture + Interior Design Group. We offer full service in-house architecture/engineering design capabilities and typically work on a diverse array of projects including Higher Education, Government Facilities, Industrial, Design-build, Aviation and Healthcare.

**Position Responsibilities:**

We are looking for a seller-doer with strong design, project management, technical and creative skills to provide architectural design and project management services. Responsibilities include management and oversight of projects including design, quality, schedules, budgets, and client liaison. Must also coordinate with other disciplines within and outside of the firm. In addition, there will be opportunities to participate in marketing activities (i.e. development of technical and cost proposals) to assist in growing our architectural business unit specifically in terms of growing our presence and practice in Arizona. This person will also use their local client connections in Arizona to enhance our market offerings, specifically in the municipal and health care industries.

Responsibilities include working on all phases of projects such as client relationships, design, specifications, project team coordination, construction documents, code analysis and consultant interaction.

**Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:**

+ 15+ years of related architectural design and project management experience.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and professional licensure.

+ Comprehensive understanding of design and construction documents.

+ Proficiency in REVIT is preferred.

+ Knowledge of building codes.

+ Ability to succeed in small and large multi-disciplinary team environments.

+ Ability to set deadlines, assign resources, monitor/summarize project progress.

+ Good graphic, communications (verbal and written) and presentation skills.

+ Self-motivated with ability to lead small project teams and multiple projects from concept to construction.

+ Local client connections in AZ.

**WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies,** operating for more than 50 years, is a national planning, design and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. C&S Companies delivers critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability and transportation.

Our headquarters is in Syracuse, NY with offices in New York State, California, Arizona, Ohio, Michigan, Florida and Pennsylvania.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)