Architectural Design Staff

JCJ Business Corp Inc•New York, NY

22h

About The Position

RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE (NON-LICENSED) (0–3 years’ experience) Non-licensed architectural staff. Professional degree in Architecture. Fulltime, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.

Requirements

RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE (NON-LICENSED)
(0–3 years’ experience) Non-licensed architectural staff.
Professional degree in Architecture.
Fulltime, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments.
Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project.
Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.

Responsibilities

Develops an understanding of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects.
Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow.
Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person.
Develops proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software.
Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats under supervision of Project team leadership. May perform checking of junior staff level work, when requested.
Adheres to established project schedules.
Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping.
Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants.
Develops the ability to present to clients both physically and virtually.
Develops knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes.
Develops creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types.
Learns and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership and demonstrates the ability to integrate interior design with architecture to create a unified statement.
Implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines.
Develops a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning; including proper/legal clearances, awareness of human scale and ergonomics, functional organization and three-dimensional implications of planning.
Assists with development of design solutions. Selects and presents multiple schemes to internal and client team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products and systems being recommended for use within projects.
Develops facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications to support development and presentation of design concepts. Share knowledge of these applications with team members.
Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate construction materials, systems, and assemblies from viewpoint of function, client preference, aesthetics and cost; coordinates with team members, and incorporates accurate information into drawings. On certain projects, delegates the task of selections to junior staff.
Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral including digital or physical finish boards, visual slide-deck presentations. This may require coordination with JCJ’s business development and marketing teams
Learns to produce building project documentation from concept through construction documents. Obtains and assembles data to complete drawings. E.g. Learns to develop schedules and details for partition types and doors.
Learns to create detail drawings for floor, wall and roof assemblies. Develops awareness and application of industry construction best practices. Remains current with JCJ Technical Bulletins.
Learns to produce construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect, utilizing architectural graphic conventions of line weight, scale and sheet organization.
Adheres to JCJ conventions for Revit/AutoCAD standards, file and drawing organization.
Participates in designated site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes to document existing conditions; coordinates with Project Team.
Acquires knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes, their industry wide applications and impact upon space planning. Learns how to interpret applicable local, federal and state accessibility, building and fire codes.
Acquires knowledge about Code Survey and Code Drawings for project.
Learns about local zoning review and approval process to assists the PM as required.
Actively maintains resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries.
Builds knowledge of Materials, Systems and Equipment costs.
Learns to understand the manufacturers’ specifications and the creation of the Project Specifications.
Learns how to accurately perform numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes.
Participates in value engineering exercises.
Learns and assists in answering RFI’s, under direction of Project team.
Using JCJ software, assists with review of shop drawings and submittals. Learns to effectively file reviewed materials.
Assume special projects and duties as assigned or requested.