Sustainable Design Advisor

Perkins&Will • Bainbridge Island, WA

4d • $71,843 - $91,000

About The Position

With a preliminary direction from a licensed architect, this role assists in predesign and all design phases of small-scale to large-scale corporate/commercial, manufacturing facilities, and educational facilities. This includes new construction, renovations, tenant improvement, and energy efficiency retrofits. The position involves analyzing client needs and utilizing independent thinking to develop programmatic approaches and design concepts. It also includes managing all phases of architectural design for a wide range of projects such as domestic/international commercial projects, retail, hospitality, education, transportation/aviation, and institutional projects. Responsibilities include preparing presentations and workshops, developing programmed space spreadsheets, narrative summaries, room data sheets, adjacency diagrams, graphic content, and preparing the final Developed Project Program document. Site analysis studies, including site photography, code research, base drawings, and diagrams, are also part of the role. The position requires preparing and incorporating weather data analysis to identify passive design potential based on local climate and building use to minimize building energy needs and maximize energy savings. Researching building codes and regulations, collecting data, and writing reports and presentations to incorporate research and data that drives architectural designs are key. Translating clients' functional and spatial requirements into feasible design solutions, incorporating custom detailing, structural engineering principles, and building systems into architectural designs is essential. Developing site design studies with site plans, sections, 3D digital massing, and physical site modeling is required. Concept studies and documentation, including 3D digital massing, floor plans, space plans, building elevations, sections, and perspectives, are also part of the role. Material and product research and analysis appropriate for project requirements and client satisfaction are necessary. Developing exterior envelope design with enlarged plans, elevations, sections, details, and axonometric drawings is required. Conceptualizing with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing consultants to create efficient building strategies is expected. The role involves incorporating LBC (Living Building) sustainable design principles and strategies into projects, participating in LBC documentation and the commissioning process. Assisting in advocating sustainable, regenerative, and energy-efficient strategies through drawings and written documentation is crucial. The position requires working in conjunction with sustainable and regenerative design leadership for the continued improvement and development of high-performance design to maintain and improve the quality and consistency of sustainable design deliverables. Ongoing development and support for all sustainable design platforms, and close collaboration with design and delivery leadership to guide the transition from traditional sustainable design processes to integrated design and analysis processes in collaborative work environments are expected. Assisting in preparing building energy modeling simulations to evaluate daily sun exposure, analyze heat loads, and maximize energy savings using Open Studio, Grasshopper, and similar parametric modeling tools is required. Analyzing sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to determine best approaches for completing drawings to solve technical design issues in relation to sites is necessary. Assisting in the preparation of client and public presentations, workshops, and meetings using 2D/3D CAD and building information modeling programs, including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, Maxwell, and SketchUp, analysis, and computer skills to develop 3D building computer models is part of the role. Providing BIM organization for documentation, organizing, filing, and distributing documents utilizing BIM360, Navisworks, and other construction coordination software is required. Making corrections as indicated by the Project Architect and Design Director to in-progress sets of design development and construction documents is necessary. Assisting in creating drawings and 3D digital models for quantity take-offs for cost estimates of projects is required. Visualization of the design concept using 3D rendering software like Lumion, Twinmotion, and Enscape, and sketching tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is expected. Performing necessary modifications of drawings and specifications as construction projects progress and changes arise is required. Coordinating conceptual design drawings with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection (MEP/FP), civil, structural, lighting, A/V, telecom, graphics, interiors, and landscape consultants to incorporate building systems into architectural designs for construction documentation and regulatory approval is essential. Developing documents for all design phases, including Schematic Design, Design Documentation, and Construction Documentation, is required, documenting architectural plans, elevations, and details in imperial or metric standards for jurisdictional agency corrections using 2D/3D modeling with Autodesk AutoCAD, Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Autodesk Revit, and related BIM, 2D, and 3D Modeling software.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architecture (5 year) or foreign equivalent plus internship or experience.
• Assisting in predesign and all design phases of small-scale to large-scale residential and educational facilities including new construction, renovations, tenant improvement, and retrofits.
• Analyzing client needs.
• Develop programmatic approaches and BIM coordination for commercial projects, and transportation/aviation projects.
• Preparing presentations and workshops.
• Developing programmed space spreadsheets, content, and preparing final Developed Project Program document.
• Developing site analysis studies requiring site photography, code research, base drawings, and diagrams.
• Researching building codes and regulations, collecting data, and writing reports and presentations.
• Translating clients' functional and spatial requirements for structures into feasible design solutions, incorporating custom detailing, structural engineering principles and building systems into architectural designs.
• Developing site design studies requiring site plans, site sections, 3D digital massing and physical site modeling.
• Developing concept studies and documentation requiring 3D digital massing, floor plans, space plans, building elevations, sections, and perspectives.
• Providing material and product research and analysis appropriate for projects requirements and client’s satisfaction.
• Developing exterior envelope design requiring enlarged plans, elevations, sections, details and axonometric drawings.
• Conceptualizing with Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing consultants to create efficient building strategies.
• Assisting in advocating sustainable, regenerative, and energy efficient strategies through drawings.
• Analyzing sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to determine best approaches for completion of drawings to solve technical issues of design in relation to sites.
• Assisting in preparation of client presentations, workshops and meetings, using 2D/3D CAD and building information modeling programs, including Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Grasshopper, and SketchUp, analysis and computer skills to develop 3D building computer models.
• Providing BIM organization for documentation, organizing, filing and distributing documents utilizing BIM360.
• Making corrections as indicated by Project Architect and Design Director to in-progress sets of design development and construction documents.
• Assisting in creating drawings and 3D digital models to do quantity take-offs for cost estimates of the projects.
• Visualization of the design concept using 3D rendering software like Lumion, Enscape, and sketching tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Performing necessary modifications of drawings and specifications as construction projects progress and changes in dimensions, materials, and other aspects of design arise from client input.
• Coordinating conceptual design drawings with consultants to incorporate building systems into architectural designs to produce construction documentation and secure client and regulatory approval.
• Developing documents for all design phases, Schematic Design, Design Documentation, Construction Documentation including documenting architectural plans, elevations, and details in imperial or metric standards for jurisdictional agency corrections using 2D/3D modeling using Autodesk AutoCAD and related BIM, 2D and 3D Modeling software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with energy efficiency retrofits.
• Experience with domestic/international commercial projects.
• Experience with retail, hospitality, education, transportation/aviation, and institutional projects.
• Experience with parking garage projects.
• Experience with demolition/site preparation projects.
• Experience with LBC (Living Building) sustainable design principles and strategies.
• Experience with LBC documentation and commissioning process.
• Experience with building energy modeling simulations using Open Studio, Grasshopper, and similar parametric modeling tools.
• Experience with Maxwell software.
• Experience with BIM360, Navisworks and other construction coordination software.
• Experience with Lumion, Twinmotion, and Enscape software.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Experience with Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Autodesk Revit and related BIM, 2D and 3D Modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in predesign and all design phases of small-scale to large-scale corporate/commercial, manufacturing facilities, and educational facilities, including new construction, renovations, tenant improvement, and energy efficiency retrofits.
• Analyze client needs and develop programmatic approaches and design concepts.
• Manage all phases of architectural design for a wide range of projects including domestic/international commercial projects, retail, hospitality, education, transportation/aviation, and institutional projects.
• Prepare presentations and workshops, develop programmed space spreadsheets, narrative summaries, room data sheets, adjacency diagrams, and graphic content.
• Develop site analysis studies requiring site photography, code research, base drawings, and diagrams.
• Prepare and incorporate weather data analysis to identify passive design potential.
• Research building codes and regulations, collect data, and write reports and presentations.
• Translate clients' functional and spatial requirements into feasible design solutions, incorporating custom detailing, structural engineering principles, and building systems.
• Develop site design studies requiring site plans, site sections, 3D digital massing, and physical site modeling.
• Develop concept studies and documentation requiring 3D digital massing, floor plans, space plans, building elevations, sections, and perspectives.
• Provide material and product research and analysis.
• Develop exterior envelope design requiring enlarged plans, elevations, sections, details, and axonometric drawings.
• Conceptualize with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing consultants to create efficient building strategies.
• Incorporate LBC (Living Building) sustainable design principles and strategies into projects, and participate in LBC documentation and commissioning.
• Assist in advocating sustainable, regenerative, and energy-efficient strategies through drawings and written documentation.
• Work with sustainable and regenerative design leadership in the development of high-performance design.
• Provide ongoing development and support for all sustainable design platforms.
• Assist in preparing building energy modeling simulations using Open Studio, Grasshopper, and similar parametric modeling tools.
• Analyze sketches, photographs, notes, and other input material to determine best approaches for completing drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of client and public presentations, workshops, and meetings using 2D/3D CAD and BIM programs.
• Provide BIM organization for documentation, organizing, filing, and distributing documents utilizing BIM360, Navisworks, and other construction coordination software.
• Make corrections as indicated by the Project Architect and Design Director to in-progress sets of design development and construction documents.
• Assist in creating drawings and 3D digital models for quantity take-offs for cost estimates.
• Visualize the design concept using 3D rendering software like Lumion, Twinmotion, and Enscape, and sketching tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Perform necessary modifications of drawings and specifications as construction projects progress.
• Coordinate conceptual design drawings with consultants to incorporate building systems into architectural designs.
• Develop documents for all design phases, Schematic Design, Design Documentation, and Construction Documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.
• Culture that is diverse and inclusive.
• Fair and competitive pay practices that reflect commitment to pay equity.
• Performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities.
• Annual review of pay practices and pay equity audits.
• Annual manager training in pay practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree