What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Residential Homes Designer position at DC Builders?
DC is seeking a dedicated, passionate team member with strong individual design and problem-solving skills in relation to Heavy Timber Structures. This position creates, collaborates, and reviews residential, agricultural, and multi-use barn themed structures.
Daily responsibilities include creating Schematic Designs and Construction Documents utilizing Revit, reviewing plans and or projects, collaborating with Sales and Operations team and communicate with clients, architects and engineers.
*We are looking for someone in OR, WA or ND.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Modeling, drafting and detailing architectural designs through Schematic Design and Construction Documents using BIM software
- Self-directed experience with all phases of the architectural process, including: space planning and programming, schematic design, code research, permitting processes, design, drafting, project documentation and construction administration. Work in conjunction with client, Sales and Operations teams during the preliminary design phase of each project
- Create, improve and follow systems and processes for all company operations
- Work hand in hand with the construction management team as well as sales team to meet all parties needs to satisfy the client’s expectations and achieve a smooth build for the contractor.
- Complying with office drafting standards
- Code research and implementation on projects
- Work with city officials & planners for project guidance
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Organizational, multitasking and leadership skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Passion for creativity and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Great problem solver
- Ability to delegate
- Values teamwork with coworkers and with all project team members.
- Proactive, strategic thinker that can get ahead of project and problems before they arise.
- Proficiency with Revit; Cadwork a huge plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft software and BlueBeam
Education and Experience:
- Understanding of how buildings are constructed, construction sciences, Timber frame and/or construction experience
- Knowledge of materials, code, construction methods, and industry standards desired
- Professional License Desirable
- Bachelor's degree or higher in related fields
- 3-5 years of design and documentation of architectural plans and details of residential and commercial projects in a professional setting
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision with low premiums for you and eligible dependents
- SIMPLE IRA Plan – Company match up to 3%
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Supplemental benefits (Life, Accident, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Cancer Indemnity)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
