Design Professional

Smith•Columbus, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Design Professional III is responsible for key production and coordination for all project phases from conceptual design to constructions documents and provides planning/design/coordination consultation on larger projects. Additionally, they may manage small scale projects from conceptual design through construction administration, under the general supervision of a licensed architect.

Requirements

Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture
1-3 years' experience as a design professional
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals
Excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
Strong interpersonal skills
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Nice To Haves

IDP/AXP hours complete
Master of Architecture
Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer
Experience with Microsoft Project
Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
Experience with Autodesk Revit software

Responsibilities

Research or receive technical guidance on unusual or complex issues for proposed projects plans.
Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions.
Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
Perform specific and limited portions of assignments for medium to large scale projects using prescribed methods.
Initiate and create conceptual designs and plans of projects with responsibility for preparation of presentation, schematic design drawings, design development, and construction documents.
Prepare architectural plans and renderings.
Review and coordinate conceptual designs from all disciplines.
Conduct code research and analysis.
Analyze client, contractor, and/or consultant problems to conceive and develop architectural solutions to these problems.
Assist with specifications as assigned.
Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and/or clients.
Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures for both projects and practice.
Perform work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria for smaller scale projects.
Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs.
Confirm that architectural integrity is maintained through the construction process.
Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.
Support business development activities as necessary.
Perform other duties as directed.