Architect Designer

Westwood Professional Services • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Designer to join our Architecture team in our Charlotte, NC 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
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Ability to obtain Architectural license in applicable state(s)
• Must complete training and testing for licensure within established time frame

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 integrating 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees