Junior Architect

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Meets with requester to determine requirements of projects; determines feasibility of project and prepares cost estimates.
• Performs original design work utilizing specifications, sketches and ideas on developing designs.
• Analyzes space utilization effectiveness and changing demands for space needs: recommends actions to meet new requirements.
• Assists in compiling data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, etc.
• Assists in the preparation for plans for existing buildings where plans are not available.
• Assists in conducting preliminary studies of proposed projects to obtain information as to space and design requirements, obtaining measurements and making sketches preliminary to the preparation of drawing.
• Assists in preparation of scale drawing of details required for contract drawing.
• Assists in preparation of design development drawings.
• Assists in the preparation of “record” drawings on completion of construction.
• Assists in preparation of layout and draws preliminary sketch of project to present to client.
• Assists in developing and/or coordinating development of detailed working drawings and specifications after approval for project has been obtained.
• Assists with coordinating bid process.
• Reviews shop drawings, specifications, cost estimates and construction material recommendations submitted by outside architects and contractors to ensure adherence to contract and notifies Architect of discrepancies.
• Provides support to Architects and management staff.

Job Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Architecture.
• Minimum experience 5-7 years.
• Familiar with building code and zoning
• Drafting & detailing

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of CAD design & Revit.
• Skill in drafting architectural plans.