Architectural Technician

Your Qualifications/Education/Experience:

• Certification from Technical College or bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior design, or another technical drafting-related program.
• 5-7 Years of experience working directly under a licensed Architect.
• Demonstrated capacity for computer software used in the process of creating construction documents.
• In-depth understanding of building codes, accessibility requirements, and Revit.

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Accountability and Expectations of this position:

• Accountability is to the Project Manager, Client, and the Project Team.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from the project manager and architects.
• Work Independently to analyze and solve problems.
• Prioritize work and deadlines to ensure client satisfaction is successful.
• Ensure that work is as accurate as possible and follows firm standards to minimize corrections.
  

Your Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project management

• Partner with the Project Architect and Project Manager to produce accurate technical and contract documentation for project construction.
• Perform technical design assignments that include space planning, conceptual design schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Ensure that drawings are maintained and the most accurate and current models are used when making decisions.
• Provide project team coordination for incorporating design intent into the construction documents.
• Produce graphic presentations, 3D renderings, and construction drawings.
• Adherence and awareness of time limitations and deadlines.
• Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Communicates with the client on project details, as requested by Project Manager (PM)
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical assistance and resolve problems.
• Tracks and manages time spent on different projects.
• Prepares information regarding the design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time for PM.
• Sets up Architectural Plans using computer-assisted design software and equipment.
• With close supervision, interns will work with project teams to modify documents and drawing with detailed instructions regarding tasks and expected results.
• Performs architectural assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to balance working on multiple projects at one time.
• Works overtime as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
  

Personnel management

• Collaborate with the design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.
• Contribute to the training and development of less experienced Architectural Technicians and Architectural Associates.
• Contribute your unique skills and knowledge to the development of company standards and practices.

Skills necessary to be successful in this role:

• In-depth knowledge of CAD software, preferable Revit
• 3D Modeling skills in Revit and/or Sketchup
• Communication skills, collaboration ability, and team mentality.
• Ability to handle changing priorities, deadlines, and direction.
• Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet project deadlines.

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