What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blackstone Talent Group | Architectural Designer III (Transit & Aviation) position at Blackstone Talent Group?
ABOUTOur client is a recognized leader providing design and project management services for transit, aviation, and civic clients. The firm primarily focuses on projects in California with offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles.
Position Details : Location : Oakland, CA (Hybrid Remote) / Onsite 2-3 days a weekType : Full time (Permanent), Benfits, 401k Match, Unlimited PTO
The Job Captain (Architectural Designer III) prepares and leads production of complex design documents for significant aspects of a given project. The individual is responsible for selecting, evaluating, and executing procedures and techniques used on projects. Under the supervision of a Project Architect, the Job Captain will take the project from programming and schematic design to a final set of construction documents and may manage junior designers on the team and guide their professional development within the company.
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited institutionExperience working on larger public projects (transit, aviation, education).Must be licensed or pursuing licensure (preferred)4 years of architectural experienceProficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is requiredWorking knowledge of LEED or accreditation is preferred
Key ResponsibilitiesConceptualize and organize project design ideas based on preliminary concepts, sketches, specification sheets, and other data to produce designs, drawings, schedules, details, and notesWork closely with the project team to organize, assemble, and coordinate drawings into a cohesive set as required; direct the work of junior team membersWork with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams to coordinate with all parties engaged in the project and integrate information into project documentsReviews and checks layout and design drawings to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications; rework and modify plans based on comments from management or clientAssist with other duties as necessary (i.e., report preparation, site visits, drawings, code research, etc.)Participates in approvals of material and specifications in alignment with design goalsUse computer-assisted design software (CAD and REVIT) to prepare detailed project designs and make necessary corrections; check for quality and documentation completionParticipate in regular meetings with the client, contractors, design team and other stakeholdersResponsible for filing and maintenance of project documents according to document control standardsAttend meetings and conferences as approved
Capabilities and CredentialsCreativity and the ability to forge design concepts; ability to change design to fit client requirementsSolid understanding of architectural materials and productsProficient in operating REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office SuiteStrong listening, oral and written communication, time management, and organizational skillsAttention to detail and is highly organizedExcellent reading comprehension skills to understand the content in work-related documentsCapable of working collaboratively with team membersAbility to multitask and handle multiple projects to meet deadlinesAbility to win work through developed relationships, contribute to proposal development and participate in interviewsKeep current with the latest regulatory requirements, industry standards, and construction materials and methods
Compensation and BenefitsCompetitive Salary Based upon ExperienceMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance401k Plan with Matching PercentageFlex PTO
Blackstone Talent Group is a division of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and solutions firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone’s global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.
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