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Position: Senior Designer
Purpose: To provide basic creative design elements of complex projects. Assist in the production of CAD drafting, project file maintenance, research, and general support of senior staff. The Drafter/Designer position is intended to be a transitional position when the employee will start to direct their career development towards more of a design emphasis, project management emphasis, or a balance of design and management duties.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Interact with clients and represent FIRM in a professional manner.
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Produce design and CAD delineation for senior staff.
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Travel (light amount) to project sites, for observation, site analysis, documentation, and learning opportunities.
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Prepare design presentation documents under the supervision of a senior staff member.
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Assist in researching, organizing, and coordinating information.
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Know project’s work scope, task budgets, and produce quality work within these constraints.
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Work collaboratively and communicate effectively and proactively with peers, employees, and management.
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Provide other duties as necessary to support the success of the company.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
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Minimum five (5) years of experience
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Current knowledge of professional codes, laws, computer applications, and trends
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION:
Required:
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Architectural license with ability to receive Wyoming license.
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Valid Wyoming driver’s license
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Ability to drive a vehicle for company business and comply with Motor Vehicle Policy
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILL:
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Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and Sketch-up. Enscape, Rhino or other rendering tools are a bonus
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Proficiency with MS Office
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Proficiency with at least one other design software (e.g. PhotoShop, Illustrator, In Design, etc.)
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Ability to analyze multiple complex problems and implement technical and creative solutions
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Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
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Ability to work in a team
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Strong organizational skills and graphic ability
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Understanding of basic construction methodology
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Ability to create construction details
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Knowledge of technical specifications and general conditions
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Understanding of construction costs, building systems, and construction sequencing
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Ability to develop a complete set of construction documents
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Ability to nurture existing client relationships to encourage return clients
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Ability to lead and mentor staff
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Excellent customer/client service skills and multi-tasking ability