Design Associate

Vanir • Los Angeles, CA

43d • $90,000 - $105,600

About The Position

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture orengineering
• A minimum of five (5) years' full-time paid professional experience working in a largecommercial, public agency or school facilities that require the use of at least AutoCAD andone (1) 3D design software e.g. SketchUp.
• Experience in performing architectural design and coordinating drafting with draftingtechnicians, conducting surveys and field investigations, and reviewing drawings submitted byvendors and contractors.
• Ability to analyze architectural problems related to assigned projects and makerecommendations for the solution of problems of major office space utilizations, equipmentand optimizing space allocations.
• Ability to interpret codes and possess knowledge of the California Department of Education,American Disability Act and various building codes.
• Knowledge of architectural characteristics of building materials
• Knowledge of building codes related to schools, large commercial and governmentalconstruction
• Ability to interpret codes for California dept. of Education, ADA and Building & Safety, andFire codes.
• Candidates shall be proficient in creating architectural design options, space planning, andconstruction document details.
• Concept, schematic, design development, and materials specifications
• Construction and building codes related to school, large commercial or governmentconstruction.
• Design principles and aesthetics
• Major computer-aided software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp etc.

Responsibilities

• Determines space needs in terms of anticipated operational requirements, making projectionsand recommendations for long-range planning or alterations
• Participates and supports in the administration of the restacking plan, including reviewingrelated documents, providing responses to Requests for Clarifications, and preparing drawingsfor alterations.
• Creates scope of work and develops architectural design options using CAD and 3D softwarefor presentation and approval.
• Creates drawings, specifications, and estimates for building alterations and equipmentinstallations based on space requirements and department functions.
• Provides analysis and conducts field surveys and research about planning and designdevelopment.
• Prepares applications and submits to various agencies for approvals. Prepares design packetsand reports with executive staff.
• Prepare complex architectural drawings, construction details, and alteration improvement andaddition to existing structure.
• Provide code analysis as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions, life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, Teladoc, pet insurance, paid time off, national employee assistance program (EAP) and employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees