Architectural Designer

*MUST BE A US CITIZEN TO WORK ON GOVERNMENT PROJECTS*

Do you want to change the world with creative architectural design? Are you ready to take on a role in a growing, thriving company that is undergoing significant growth and change? Are you looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking team that will value your professional architectural expertise?

Architects Pacific, Inc (API) is a 34-year-old firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii with a wide range of large, complex projects. Our portfolio includes multi-million-dollar government, highly creative commercial and residential architectural projects.

At API, we offer a superior work environment for our architect and designer staff. We reward employees with a generous benefits package; important and inspiring work; and management responsibilities.

It’s okay if you don’t have a license in architecture, yet. If you are an architect with at least 1-5 years of experience and have a verifiable track record of successful projects, we want to talk to you. We seek an Architectural Designer who is passionate and ready to be a vital member of a dynamic team.

Work on a variety of projects within the office. Responsible for duties including the design and technical support of architectural projects and preparation of drawings, plans and specifications of project through all phases of design. Work with the project design team to provide architectural design solutions that meets the client’s needs.

Architects Pacific Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements:

· Minimum Bachelor (BArch) and/or at least 5 years of professional experience in all phases of architectural projects

· Architecture license not required, but if you are interested in becoming licensed, API supports continuous education of our employees

· Experience in Education, Commercial, Housing, Healthcare, Aviation and/or Department of Defense preferred and able to work government projects

· Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and other software related to architectural field

·Ability to work with governing authorities to obtain building permits, documenting code review, and approvals

·On-site field investigation and observation during construction may be required

·Experience with building codes and industry standards preferred. State of Hawaii building code knowledge a plus.
·Ability to travel as needed for projects

Competencies:

·Takes initiative and follows through on tasks

·Ability to identify and address issues, following protocol and procedure, and reach the highest and best resolution

·Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize multiple projects

·Strong organizational and communication skills, both internally and externally

You can expect to support these functions:

· Assists principals and project managers on projects and coordinates with project team.

·Works independently and collaboratively within a team setting on architectural projects.

·Performs research, site visits, data collection, sketches, and renderings.

·Assists in the preparation of preliminary studies, sketches and renderings of buildings and structures.

· Assists in the preparation of information regarding design, materials, color, and opinions of probable cost or construction time.

·Participates in the selection of systems and equipment and their coordination with engineers of record.

·Assists in the preparation of design drawings, working drawings and specifications for buildings.

·Assists in checking shop drawings for conformity in dimensions, materials and design with contract plans and specifications.

·Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.

·Assist in responding to contractor issued RFI’s.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with flexibility

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Architecture industry: 5 years (Required)
• Revit: 1 year (Required)
• AutoCAD: 1 year (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $72,000 - $85,000