Architectural Designer

The primary function of the Architectural Designer is to create drawings for both commercial and residential projects, with a primary focus on residential. The Architectural Designer will use a computer-aided design program. These drawings are an essential tool for our project team, so they must be very detailed, complete with building schedules, foundation plans, and materials. You will work alongside the project team throughout the life of the project, including preconstruction and construction. Our ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in drafting or engineering and is comfortable using computer-aided design software to communicate precise building information.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials

Create detailed designs with computer-aided design software

Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the team

Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality

Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards

Proven work experience as a drafter or similar role

Hands-on experience with computer-aided design software

Following specifications and calculations to create technical drawings

Preparing both rough sketches and detailed work

Communication with team members and customers

Familiarity with 3D modeling tools

Working with residential customers and the pre-construction team to fully execute the pre-construction documents

Meeting with current and potential clients to discuss the design requirements for new constructions, alterations, or repairs

Obtain pricing for allowance purposes and work with the pre-construction team to submit for final pricing

Must be able to communicate well and professionally, this role works directly with customers and potential customers

Providing clients with suitable design recommendations based on factors such as budget, the building site, and recent trends

Reworking and modifying designs based on comments and reviews from management and clients

Ensuring all vital information and documentation is recorded and maintained

Good math skills and ability to accurately measure

This position requires you to submit for building and zoning permits when designs are complete prior to moving into construction

Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to the preconstruction schedule

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve own performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity

Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, able to deal with frequent change & delays

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary; completes tasks on time

Initiative: Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; asks for and offers help when needed

Proper use of PPE & the ability to practice safety and vigilance in the identification of safety hazards

Ability to write reports (time keeping, daily logs)

Promote the company image through exercising sound and ethical business practices as they relate to customers, suppliers, employees, subcontractors, and the public

All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Mental Requirements:

This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors

Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee is occasionally required to sit

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

The ability to multi-task effectively and manage stress load appropriately

Maintain valid PA drivers license

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Must be able to work in all indoor and outdoor conditions

Exposure to construction materials