Architectural Designer

Turner Construction Company•New York, NY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Architectural Designer conducts architectural analysis, provides technical input and reviews, mitigates potential design risks, addresses architecture-related construction challenges, and identifies optimization opportunities for design-build and design-bid-build systems projects. The role reviews project designs and documentation for constructability, program intent, contractual obligations, code compliance, accessibility, and coordination with other disciplines. The position regularly works at construction sites and involves U.S. travel of 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited and credentialed Architecture program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Five to ten years of industry experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
AIA licensure or pursuit of certification is required.
Design experience across a diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with a focus on architectural elements.
Ability to think and write in a highly structured manner and develop creative, specialized solutions while anticipating challenges and opportunities.
Knowledge of architectural products and costs.
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material-specific standards.
Experience with peer reviews and due diligence studies.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a professional interdisciplinary team environment.
Commitment to continued development in the area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations.
Experience with design-analysis software, collaboration software such as Bluebeam Studio, and 3D and BIM software such as Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp.
U.S. travel of 25%.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists as a passenger, climb ladders, and navigate construction work areas.
Vision abilities including close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift and/or move heavy weight.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical project reviews to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, recommend construction sequencing and logistics, and provide architectural analysis.
Review and evaluate project designs from an architectural standpoint, including program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables.
Review project documentation, including drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and architectural shop drawings.
Examine project documents for compliance with local or national code requirements.
Perform ADA and barrier-free reviews of design documents.
Propose design optimization, challenge-resolution, and constructability improvement solutions to Design/Construction teams.
Evaluate and provide guidance on project non-conformances and operations issues.
Build effective relationships with internal and external project team members, subcontractors, and clients to support understanding and influence design and project development.
Coordinate with linked design disciplines, including geotechnical, structural, code-compliance, building envelope and façade, MEFP, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.