Project Designer

Description

• Prepare documents required by governing agencies
• Coordinate projects with team members and consultants to resolve conflicts and discrepancies
• Assist in material and system selection and development of construction details
• Support supervisor in directing and managing assigned staff
• May supervise and manage one to two staff on assigned projects
• Manage small projects including work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing, and billing coordination
• Assist in preparing proposals and additional service agreements
• Participate in office design charrettes
• Collaborate with lead designer to resolve project issues and integrate design intent into documentation
• Attend professional activities outside the office
• Review submittals, shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and prepare instruction bulletins for changes
• Support preparation and editing of outline specifications and master specifications
• Provide regular project status updates to supervisor
• Prepare complex plans, elevations, and details under supervisor guidance
• Participate in cost estimating and coordination
• Write meeting minutes, instruction bulletins, change orders, RFI responses, and professional correspondence for self-managed projects
• Support design team and ensure design intent is maintained through all phases
• Coordinate with government agencies and utility companies to obtain plan check approvals
• May participate in project marketing interviews
• Estimate hours for assigned tasks and complete work within agreed-upon budget
• Organize and produce working drawings and deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phases
• Assist in developing project marketing and interview materials

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of applicable building codes for independent code analysis and compliance
• Ability to correspond effectively with consultants regarding Revit files and directives
• Ability to manage and resolve Revit-related issues on HMC’s platform
• Architectural degree from an accredited university or equivalent proficiency is required
• CAD knowledge including drawing setup, layers, dimensions, blocks, attributes, purge/audit/recover, backups, and viewports
• Understanding of architectural and construction industry terminology
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for coordination with staff, consultants, and vendors
• Knowledge of deliverables for all project phases
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, including 3D modeling in Rhino and Enscape, and material research
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in production and coordination of documents across all phases of architectural practice is required
• Ability to delegate assignments respectfully
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive relationships with team members, consultants, and agencies

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance