What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer (Early Career) position at Genesis AEC?
Designer - Architectural (Early Career)
WHO WE ARE
We’re Genesis AEC – an award-winning architecture, engineering, construction management, and CQV firm and a leader in the life sciences industry. Ranked #5 in Pharmaceutical Design by ENR magazine, we’re designing and constructing facilities that advance worldwide health. We’re proud to contribute to our clients’ success, earning honors that include a 2021 ISPE Facility of the Year (FOYA) award and an ENR Mid-Atlantic’s Best Manufacturing Project award for our work at the National Institutes of Health.
Our culture is based on inclusion, one where all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives are embraced. When you’re on our team, you’ll find you are supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow – with opportunities, training, and a work-life balance to help you succeed.
Genesis might be a great fit for you, if:
- You enjoy problem-solving and discovering creative, effective solutions.
- You’re looking for a company that values and promotes professional and personal growth and development.
- You enjoy the details of great design and know that anything worth doing is worth doing well.
- You think on your feet and seek the “a-ha!” moments that come from team collaboration.
- You’re motivated and driven to help us, and our clients, make a difference in the world!
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Genesis is looking for energetic early career design professionals with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Come be mentored and trained by some of the best subject matter experts in the profession! You will be part of a team where your contributions are valued, while you get the experience you need to pass the ARE.
Genesis is looking for energetic early career design professionals with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Come be mentored and trained by some of the best subject matter experts in the profession! You will be part of a team where your contributions are valued, while you get the experience you need to pass the ARE.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Operations
(Target Utilization – 90%)
The Architectural Designer works under the direction of an assigned mentor(s) to develop and implement project approach, methodology, and deliverables.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Developing project documents for clients in coordination with regulatory bodies and industry standards.
- Assisting in the development of conceptual designs and preparing preliminary design sketches.
- Coordinating with the team – including other project disciplines and external team members - under the direction of the architectural project lead on all efforts.
- Learning and implementing best practices and procedures for an integrated design approach to create design solutions.
- Participating in the review outcome of completed design projects with the intent to learn about opportunities to improve productivity, profitability, and outcome.
- Attending department meetings to learn about the multiple facets of our work from associated Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and understand their roles within the department.
- Reviewing shop drawing submittals with guidance from the Project Architect.
- Attending field site inspections and assisting in developing associated follow-up documentation (e.g. field reports, punchlists).
- Participating in the research and development of methods and processes that utilize advanced software to help inform and optimize architectural work processes.
- Working on multiple projects concurrently.
Client-Facing
- Opportunity to attend client meetings with the assigned project lead to learn about client relationships.
- Learn an awareness of how the work done in the office impacts our client-facing staff.
- Grow client base through the delivery of excellent services.
- Serve as the architectural designer on select projects, maintaining relationships internally and externally to ensure project success.
Strategic
- Learn the company’s vision and mission and embody it in your work.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS in Arch, BArch or MArch
- 0-3 years of experience
- Knowledge of Revit software a plus
- Knowledge of MS Office suite software
- A team approach and positive attitude
We are located in Blue Bell, Montgomery County convenient to Rts. 276/476. This role may also be based in our Philadelphia office is located in The Curtis Building.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE
- Our collaborative and positive culture sets us apart
- We offer schedule flexibility*, including 9-hour days Monday-Thursday and 4-hour Fridays, all year long; daily hours that work with your commuting or personal obligations; and a hybrid in-office and work-from-home balanced work week. *For field-based personnel, flexible scheduling may be subject to client/project site requirements.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX insurance plans, with two-thirds of your premiums and deductible paid!
- Competitive 401k match program
- Generous paid time off
- Thought leadership opportunities, including a $1,000 award for presenting or publishing your technical expertise!
- Competitive company-paid training opportunities
- A 5% salary increase for earning your professional license!
- Endless opportunities to grow your career
- And so much more!
Are you ready to unlock your potential with us? With your passion and our vision, there's no limit to what you can accomplish here! Submit your resume today for immediate consideration.
