Project Designer

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.  

Position Summary:  

Story Construction is looking for a creative and team-oriented Project Designer to join their design team! You will support architectural design and project coordination, working closely with other members of the design team to deliver cohesive, high-quality design solutions. You will work cross-functionally with design, estimating, and Story project teams and report to the Senior Architect. 

Summary of Duties:  

• Assess and interpret Owner's program requirements to support informed decision-making.
• Oversee coordination of design team efforts, including consultant proposals, contracts, schedules, progress, and communication, in collaboration with the Architect. 
• Produce vision-aligned documentation. 
• Facilitate owner approvals for each design phase (schematic design, design development, and construction documents) in coordination with the Architect.
• Cultivate relationships with Owners, Project managers, Superintendents, Project Engineers, Design Consultants, and regulatory authorities. 
• Communicate design details effectively using applications like Revit, SketchUp, and BSD Speclink. 
• Maintain general knowledge of building codes, energy codes, and local regulations. 
• Bring innovation and creativity to design development. 
• Review submittals for accuracy and ensure alignment with the Architect's intent. 
• Propose responses to RFIs for Architect's review. 
• Participate in site observations, documenting and issuing site visit minutes as needed. 
• Attend and contribute to regular progress meeting with the owner and design team, led by the Architect. 
• Track and document key design decisions throughout the project. 
• Develop and issue specifications that align with project drawings and scope. 
• Collaborate with estimating team to ensure budget compliance as the design progresses. 
• Evaluate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire sprinkler documents to ensure integrated design alignment. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or similar required in addition to 4 years of experience in a similar role; Bachelor's degree in Architecture in addition to 2 years of experience in a similar role preferred. 
• Ability and willingness to obtain Architect License in the State of Iowa preferred, but not required.
  
• Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction preferred. 
• Proficiency with Revit required, experience with Enscape and Adope Suite is a plus.

Travel: Occasional travel to attend trainings, design meetings, or to visit a job site. 

Benefits:  

• Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• 3 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Company 401K plan with company match 
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance 
• Paid Bereavement Leave 
• Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability 
• Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans  
• Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals 
• Weekly pay via direct deposit 
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement  

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.