What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect position at Benderson Job Board?
General Summary
As an Architect, you will be responsible for designing commercial and institutional spaces that are both visually appealing and functional. From start to finish, you'll be involved in every aspect of the design process, working alongside construction and engineering teams to ensure that plans meet safety and code requirements. With your knowledge and expertise, you'll be able to offer value engineering options that keep the project on track and aligned with the design vision. This position is well-suited for individuals who are enthusiastic about leveraging their creativity and technical skills to produce top-notch spaces that make a lasting impact.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide preliminary concepts, schematic design, design development and construction documents for various projects to include retail building shells and tenant build outs
- Provide existing conditions drawings by field verification of spaces.
- Review and approve submitted plans from internal and external sources to include tenant space plans and shop drawings.
- Coordinate with internal and external construction and architectural teams.
- Prepare site plan drawings and coordinate with civil engineering firms.
- Analyze various design requirements and recommend possible solutions or alternate constructions.
- Research, review and interpret municipality zoning/code information.
- Provide drawings and information necessary for initial cost estimating purposes.
- Provide value engineering options when needed to ensure that design intent and code requirements are maintained.
Qualifications
- Licensed architect and/or degree in architecture
- Experience with commercial projects
- Ability to work in a very fast paced environment while maintaining work quality.
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
