Arch 1

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Arch 1 with overall supervision from the Manager of Architecture and daytoday supervision from the Project Manager and/or Project Architect assists in executing office and projectrelated design and technical tasks of simple complexity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Capable of generally reading and understanding existing construction documents and assist in field checking architectural features on existing buildings
• Possess/demonstrates the graphic ability to assist in the production of existing building asbuilt drawings and develop architectural building backgrounds
• Possess/demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in the setup of project files per client or office standards.
• Assists in the production of construction documents based on direction from the lead Project Architect
• Assists with design tasks under direction from the Design Lead
• Possess/demonstrates the communication skills to work with all assigned project team members including engineering disciplines. Follows direction from the Project Manager or lead Project Architect and advises of any questions
• Assists in programming sessions preparation of programming documents and presentation materials
• Proficient with basic Revit modeling skills and the ability to pickup redlines (e.g. notes dimensions etc.)
• Familiar with the development of family content when requested to edit in accordance with company standards.
• Familiar with workset/model management
• Performs related duties as assigned

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• 03 years related architecture experience.
• Begin NCARB AXP process

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit Microsoft Office Bluebeam Revu Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator InDesign & Photoshop) & Sketchup
• Knowledge of Rhino Grasshopper & Rendering Software

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential job functions contained in this job description. These include but are not limited to the following requirements:

• Ability to spend most of a workday sitting or standing while working on computer at worksite
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.

Since 1982 Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including: aviation manufacturing healthcare retail hospitality K12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers architects process designers and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency sustainability and impact.

Continuously rated aTop Workplace to Work CrainsCool Place to Work and aBest and Brightestcompany to work for in the US Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture employee benefits andportfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and inoffice work environments.

Through career mapping Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure coached for knowledge growth and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forwardthinking projects all around the world. Ghafaris global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cuttingedge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates LLC you may apply for positions in the following ways:

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