Architect Designer

Westwood Professional Services • Christiansburg, VA

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Designer to join our Architecture team in our New River Valley, VA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the art and science of designing buildings and structures, styles of design, and methods of construction of buildings and other physical structures.
• Read, analyze, and interpret written communication, specifications and drawings.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other discipline specific software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
• Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contract.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Prepares studies and reports.
• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
• Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Resolves client problems and complaints and provides technical advice to project staff.
• Performs final quality assurance/buildability review of project documents.
• Signs and seals project documents prepared under his supervision.
• Understands and obeys site safety requirements for construction sites.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree