Design Professional II

Job Description

Description:

Position: Design Professional II

Reports To: Project Manager/Lead

Classification: Exempt

Date of Revision: 5/1/2021

Summary

Design Professional II Non-licensed architecture staff having completed a minimum of six years of architecture related experience. Fully competent in all aspects of architecture. Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client's needs. Provides professional architectural consultation on large complex projects. Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Executes complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.

Requirements:

Essential Functions:

Independently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projects

Provide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documents

Perform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviews

Create and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant data

Responsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasks

Proactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidence

Provide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and interns

Involve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methods

Contribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design vision

Contribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and community

Competencies:

Proficiency in Revit required

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites required (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Proficiency with Sketchup and Rhino preferred. Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray is a plus

Strong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building /engineering systems and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc)

Possess a balanced blend of design and technical skills

Knowledge in the design process, construction documentation and construction administration

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Ability to meet schedule deadlines and work within the client's budget

Excellent organization and client presentation skills

Passion for providing exceptional client service

Collaborative and professional work ethic

Certification Requirements

None

Supervisory Requirements

Provide supervision for project associates or interns as needed

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office location has a workstation for scanning/ photocopying and a cafe for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.

Physical Demands

Hand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week

Ability to lift a set of construction documents

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Position/Hours expected to work

This is a full-time position with the expectation of working a minimum of 40 hours per week

Travel

Occasional travel depending on project assignments

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferred

Master of Architecture preferred

A minimum of six years of architecture related experience

Work Authorization

Sponsorship may be considered

AAP/EEO Statement

NAC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result, all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally- protected status.

All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record. This same non- discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.

NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC, Inc. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with NAC to formulate reasonable accommodations.

Full-time