AXP Arch

Ghafari Associates•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

With overall supervision from the Manager Architecture, and day-to-day supervision from the Project Manager and/or Project Architect, assist in executing office and project-related design and technical tasks of any size or complexity. Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact. Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects. Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments. Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation. Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
36 months of experience, Same or Similar, including Assistant Architect
Three years of experience utilizing/applying Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360 and Bluebeam (experience may be concurrent)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Read existing construction documents, organize field checking activities and surveying existing buildings.
Produce existing building as-builts and develop architectural building backgrounds using graphic ability.
Accurately produce construction documents based on direction from the lead Project Architect.
Produce drawing stick sets if directed by the Project Architect.
Carry out design tasks of limited scope (site planning alternate studies, elevational studies, stairs, toilet room layouts, etc.) and with technical task (building sections, wall sections, special details, etc.).
Apply excellent verbal and written communication skills to work with all assigned project team members, including engineering disciplines.
Follow direction from the Project Manager or lead Project Architect and advise of any questions.
Assist the lead Project Architect with coordination of the construction documents with other disciplines or consultants.
Assist in programming sessions, preparation of programming documents and presentation materials.
Participate in design charrettes.
Undertake in-house construction administration duties (basic submittal review).
Perform related duties as assigned.