Architectural Designer

Primary responsibilities

• The Architectural Designer will be responsible for creating architectural drawing sets to be coordinated with timber frame structures and shop drawings to support ordering, fabrication, and installation.

• Develop and review architectural building designs that demonstrate exceptional design sensibility, adherence to building codes, and constructability

• Understanding of project objectives in order to efficiently support project managers with required drawings, communications, and information

• Serve as a key link with clients, engineers, and timber frame designers; maintain communication with up-to-date information and review any deliverables in detail as needed

• Work closely with in-house carpentry teams on fabrication and installation of timber components in projects and general contracting projects

• Work on multiple projects in parallel, each which may be in their own stage of completion

• Understand and abide by safety standards in compliance with local and federal law

• Work within established technology and systems

• Assist with specifying building materials such as windows, exterior doors, siding, etc.

• Square footage calculations and material take-offs for hardware and other items

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting, architecture, or related field

• At least 7+ years of experience in drafting and architectural design (an architectural license/stamp is not required)

• Proficient with AutoCAD Architecture (2018 and later)

• Experience with SketchUp and/or Revit

• Solid understanding of construction detailing

• Understanding of timber framing preferred, but not required

• Solid prioritization skills and ability to re-prioritize in a dynamic environment

• Experience with standard Microsoft office tools: Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Deadline driven, must be able to work under time pressure

• Expert listening and communication skills

• Positive, proactive, and helpful attitude

• The ideal candidate will have a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to "think through a building" considering constructability, building codes, and aesthetic.