Job Description

An Architectural Designer II is responsible for design and production of architectural construction documents under the supervision of a Project Architect/ Technical Manager/ Sr. Project Coordinator including design, set up and coordination of the documents, based on standard architectural practices and applicable codes.

Requirements:

An Architectural Designer II shall have a bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a minimum of

3-5 years of experience

in an architectural firm. This position requires proficiency in REVIT and Microsoft Office, an understanding of architecture and building construction, knowledge of codes and an understanding of their interpretation.

Responsibilities:

Manage multiple (1-3) projects with minimal oversight. Design and produce construction documents and specifications. Complete designated scope of work within allotted time budget. Manage and delegate, review, manage and accept responsibility for work of Architectural Technicians, College Interns and Architectural Designer I working on the team. Manage with minimal assistance, the permitting process, including response to comments for architecture and consultants. Manage with minimal assistance, the bidding procedures and provide administrative assistance and minor field assistance with Construction Administration. Internal coordination and external coordination QC work prepared by you. Site surveys

Skills:

Research and apply applicable codes, limited interaction with code enforcement agencies. Coordinate with engineering disciplines, including assisting with running a kickoff meeting. Receive and assimilate project information from the Project Manager and/or the client. Work with Project Manager to provide appropriate level of customer service. Good communication skills, both written and verbal are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.


The above criteria has been developed to establish guidelines for this position, but note that these are only guidelines, and a person's ability, talent, effort, personality, and other aspects of the profession shall become a deciding factor for each position.


Promotions are dependent on effort, attitude, ability, need, and schooling and should not be considered automatic.


Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Additionally, this job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc.