What are the responsibilities and job description for the AXP Architect position at Ghafari Associates?
Job Description
General Summary
With overall supervision from the Manager of Architecture, and day-to-day supervision from the Project Manager and/or Project Architect, assist in executing office and project related design and technical tasks of small to moderate size and complexity.
Essential Job Functions
Master’s degree in Architecture or Architecture Engineering
Experience
Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.
Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.
Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.
Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!
Ghafari Associates, LLC Is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer And Is Committed To Providing Reasonable Accommodations To Individuals With Disabilities In The Employment Application Process. If You Need An Accommodation Due To a Disability In Order To Use Our Online System To Apply For a Position At Ghafari Associates, LLC, You May Apply For Positions In The Following Ways
Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)
By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
By email at hr@ghafari.com
If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.
It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.
General Summary
With overall supervision from the Manager of Architecture, and day-to-day supervision from the Project Manager and/or Project Architect, assist in executing office and project related design and technical tasks of small to moderate size and complexity.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in executing office and project related design and technical tasks of small to moderate size and complexity.
- Coordinate and run small scale projects.
- Provide mentorship and embrace opportunities for learning with less experienced staff if necessary.
- Read existing construction documents, organize/lead field checking activities and survey existing buildings.
- Apply graphic ability to produce existing building as-builts and develop architectural building backgrounds.
- Set-up project AutoCAD files or Revit model creation per client or office standards. Lead the AutoCAD or Revit model coordination efforts between departments.
- Accurately produce schematic design, design development and construction documents based on direction from the lead Project Architect.
- Plan mini-sheet sets and/or work plans if directed by the Project Architect.
- Meet architectural graphic standards and construction drawing set organization and development.
- Carry out design tasks of limited scope (e.g. site planning alternate studies, elevational studies, stairs, and toilet room layouts) and with technical task (e.g. building sections, wall sections, and special details).
- Apply excellent communication skills to work with all assigned project team members, including engineering disciplines.
- Follow direction from the Project Manager or lead Project Architect and advise on any questions.
- Possess/demonstrate the ability/willingness to accept constructive feedback and mentorship from colleagues to enhance professional development.
- Assist the lead Project Architect with coordination of the construction documents, including specifications, with other disciplines or consultants.
- Assist in programming sessions, preparation of programming documents and presentation materials.
- Participate in design charrettes. Undertake in-house construction administration duties (basic RFI and submittal review).
- Apply proficiency with Revit model creation and the development of family content in accordance with company standards.
- Complete Revit project set-up and workset/model management in accordance with company standards.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Softwares used in completing duties: REVIT, AutoCAD, BIM360, and Bluebeam.
Master’s degree in Architecture or Architecture Engineering
Experience
- 24 months of experience in same or similar position (“Similar” experience must include utilization of REVIT, AutoCAD, BIM360 and Bluebeam),
- LEED Certification, and
- Enrollment in NCARB AXP program.
Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.
Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.
Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.
Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!
Ghafari Associates, LLC Is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer And Is Committed To Providing Reasonable Accommodations To Individuals With Disabilities In The Employment Application Process. If You Need An Accommodation Due To a Disability In Order To Use Our Online System To Apply For a Position At Ghafari Associates, LLC, You May Apply For Positions In The Following Ways
Connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs)
By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn: Human Resources
By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn: Human Resources
In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.
By email at hr@ghafari.com
If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.
It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.
