Architectural Designer II
27 days ago
San Antonio
Job DescriptionSalary: $58,000 - $90,000 Job Summary: The Architecture Designer II will be responsible for planning, designing, and observing the construction of building facilities. Job Duties: • Analyze and develop solutions in response to project objectives, program requirements, and budget of a project interactively with design team and clients., • Participate in various predesign services, such as feasibility studies, site selection analyses, cost analyses, and design requirements documentation., • Support Business Development by preparing deliverables lists, design schedules, conceptual drawings, writing technical and scope narratives, architectural programming, design, renderings, and animations., • Meet with Owners and Design/Builders to glean program requirements; prepare architectural programming and relationship diagramming and blocking & stacking, master planning, and validate with Owners and Design/Builders., • Perform field observations and obtain information on existing conditions., • Perform planning studies, preliminary designs (including site masterplan and development, layouts, exterior, interior),, • Prepare technical specifications., • CAD/BIM production support to lead architect for schematics and construction documents on select projects., • Lead designer for select projects, potentially including supervision of small team of designers., • Prepare take-offs and cost estimates on select project., • Support and participate in design quality control., • Provide proactive coordination with other design disciplines on select project., • Develop schematic, design development and final construction documents that show the buildings appearance and details for its construction., • Develop project specifications as required., • Research state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances, including the ADA., • Generate solutions which respond to clients environmental and sustainability goals., • Periodically visit building sites to ensure that contractors follow the design intent, use the specified materials, and meet work quality standards., • Collaborate with Team Leader, Project Manager, Project Architect, and various engineering disciplines to develop creative, elegant and efficient solutions., • Comply with Companys Quality Control and Project Management procedures., • Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organizations goals. Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment., • Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex., • Bachelors degree in Architecture or similar is required., • 5 - 10 Years of experience is preferred., • Knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation and associated technology, • Either in progress or able to begin immediately recording NCARB requirements for AXP (Architectural Experience Program) with goal of Architectural Registration in State of Missouri or Illinois., • Professional experience in architectural duties via internships is preferred., • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is required., • Demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process., • Understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and current ADA requirements, • Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance, • Participation in applicable AIA, NCARB, and/or community activities is preferred., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills., • Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities., • Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts., • Must comply with Vestal Corporations core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.