Designer I

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

4d•$58,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Ryan Companies is hiring a Designer I to join its A+E team in Minneapolis. The company uses an integrated delivery process encompassing architecture, engineering, construction, development, real estate management, and capital markets. The role works proactively with local teams and across regions in a national design practice, creating design solutions and supporting design excellence. The successful candidate can problem-solve and design both collaboratively and independently. The Designer I contributes to design documentation and project delivery in coordination with project architects, design project managers, designers, development and construction teams, and consultants. The role also supports code research, quality assurance and quality control, project specifications, and resolution of scope deviations. Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building codes, documentation, and constructability is expected. A professional architecture degree is required.

Requirements

Professional architecture degree: bachelor’s or master’s of architecture, or technical.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, building codes, documentation, and constructability.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with a diverse team.
Must verify eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

1–4 years of relevant professional work experience.
Working through the architectural licensure process.
Working knowledge of Revit and Bluebeam.
LEED AP and/or WELL AP certification.

Responsibilities

Work with project architects, design project managers, designers, development and construction teams, and consultants to develop documentation for coordination and construction.
Solve problems and apply basic principles of design.
Perform tasks collaboratively and set an example for others.
Contribute to Ryan’s culture by participating in office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.
Establish and pursue annual goals aligned with personal, professional, and company growth in the industry.
Participate in creating complete design document sets that meet project goals, milestones, and schedules.
Participate in detailing efforts to produce complete construction documents.
Identify unusual technical issues and seek guidance.
Participate in design, consultant, and project team meetings.
Assist with researching and resolving code issues and navigating regulatory approvals.
Participate in Ryan’s QA/QC process and prepare project specifications for specific scopes of work.
Communicate project scope deviations and work with the team to resolve them.