What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer: Sustainability Job at MWA Architects, Inc. in Portland position at MWA Architects, Inc.?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
At MWA Architects, we strive to create a legacy of beautiful and sustainable architecture for our communities. Our primary markets focus on humanity's essential needs. Our work's common thread is the deliberate undertaking of challenging projects with complex and diverse stakeholder needs, as they often offer opportunities for creativity and innovation.
MWA Architects is seeking a designer with a passion for creating well-designed projects to join our Portland Sustainability design studio. We are looking for a team player who is creative, collaborative, responsible, enthusiastic, and organized, and who can adapt to the demands of multiple complex project scopes at all phases of design and construction. You will bring attention to detail, the ability to communicate with the design team and managers, and demonstrate critical judgment and acquired knowledge.
MWA fosters a dynamic and engaging work environment, and we seek applicants who will contribute to an inclusive workplace.
Your responsibilities :
- Perform assignments designed to develop professional work skills, knowledge, and abilities in a variety of design and technical areas
- Independent judgment for tasks completed through experience on related projects or tasks
- Ability to provide design assistance for all aspects of a project
- Independently make decisions on design problems and methods, coordinates with Project Architect and / or Lead Design Architect
- Have an understanding of construction and the responsibility that the firm has for administration of the design documents through construction
- Understanding of technology used to produce documents and drawings to support project design
- Manage coordination with A / E consultants for specific aspects of the project
- Assist / Lead programming / planning requirements of a project
- Assist in developing design solutions for all aspects of a project
- Lead development of technical documents for permit submission
- Coordinate and assist materials / products with project specification writer
- Building and development code research
- Assist and / or lead construction administration
- Assist / lead post occupancy data collection if intended for project
- Assist with project management tasks
- Take direction on overall project scope and expectations; complete assignments given with assistance from supervisor as needed
- Provide direction to others also involved in the tasks undertaken
- Mentor assigned staff
- Share acquired technical knowledge and skills
- Contribute to other entrepreneurial and leadership activities
- Assist Project Architect and / or Project Manager in maintaining ongoing relationship with existing clients
- Attend client and industry events as a representative for the firm outside of office hours
- May assist with proposal responses
- May take part in project interviews
Job Requirements and Qualifications :
or highly technical project types
Benefits :
Salary Range :
Applicants :
MWA Architects is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
MWA will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov)
MWA participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. EVerify.pdf (multiscreensite.com)
MWA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation at any point during the hiring process, please contact ckittinger@mwaarchitects.com
Salary Description
68,000 - $75,000
Salary : $68,000 - $75,000