Reporting to:

Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Understand all required aspects of the client brief (program) and design direction as established by the principal-in-charge
• Prepare and develop required drawings, models, images, and other documents relating to the design
• Assist and further advance the design direction as set by the Project Manager and/or Principal-in-Charge
• Attend, where required, project design and construction phase team meetings; record meeting minutes, and assist the Project Manager with required follow-through tasks
• Assist the project lead with necessary materials research, construction systems, and any necessary project informational requirements
• Fulfill the practice’s overall objective in producing first-class architecture on time and on budget with accurate, well-organized, and intelligently conceived, contract drawings and specification deliverables
• Develop advanced-level competence in contract construction drawings and specifications; advance skills in CAD/3D systems pertinent to this objective
• Contribute and otherwise assist, as required

Qualities and Skills Required:

• A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or equivalent
• Licensed architect or non-registered graduate with 4-8 years of experience
• Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake the above responsibilities
• Candidate must be able to take direction from the project manager (or principal) in charge of the project and manage assignments in an organized and efficient manner
• Excellent organizational skills, accurate and attentive to detail; able to adhere to firm organizational standards
• Excellent communication skills: written and verbal — articulate and diplomatic manner
• Excellent interpersonal skills: able to work independently and as part of a team; good relationship building skills, internally and externally
• Fluent in the English language, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in a CAD or BIM application (min. 5-years experience)
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, or Google Document equivalents
• Effective drawing skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Flexible attitude

Desirable:

• Experience using Nemetschek Vectorworks Architect CAD/BIM software (our platform)
• Experience using SketchUp, Rhino, formZ, or other 3D modeling software, including renderers
• Experience using online project management tools such as PlanGrid, Procore, BIM 360; Bluebeam Revu, et cetera
• Ability to use some of the following: AutoCAD, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Asana, Bluebeam, Google Documents
• Proficiency on both Windows and Mac

Position Status

• Open position