Senior Architectural Designer
Harriman’s growing multi-disciplinary practice is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Designer to join our team. With a holistic, ground-up approach to design, our architectural staff works closely with the firm’s integrated engineering groups to fulfill our mission to design relevant and innovative solutions to human needs. Our work is challenging, creative, and is based on the belief that design is a collaborative human endeavor centered on knowledge, ingenuity and beauty.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support throughout the entire project. Works closely with the Project Manager, other architects/architectural staff, engineering staff, and consultants. Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with the Project Architect on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.
They are responsible for preparing plans, specifications, or approval of materials and construction. They apply sound and diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices in various assignments required to execute a project from start to finish. They can act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities. Supervision and guidance from their supervisor mainly concern client relationships, overall project objectives, critical design and technical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Requirements:
We’re looking for an experienced architectural designer to support our thriving K-12 education practice. The successful candidate would have the following skills and experience:
- 5 Minimum Years of Experience as an architectural designer
- 2-year Professional Degree in Architecture (or related field of study) from an accredited College or University
- Knowledge of building construction details and materials
- Demonstrated skills in English for both oral and written communications
- Skill and Experience with all aspects of project delivery, including conceptual design and programming, schematic design, design development, construction document production, consultant coordination, client interaction, construction administration, etc.
- Working knowledge of building, accessibility, and life safety codes
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
- LEED Accredited Professional (AP) is desired
Software Proficiencies:
- Bluebeam
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Newforma Project Center
- Deltek Vision
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Video Conferencing Software
What Will Set You Apart:
- A collaborative spirit and desire to work closely with teams
- Involvement in community and/or design-focused organizations or associations, showing a commitment to engagement in our community
- A sense of humor, love of design, and desire to contribute to the build environment in a real way.
General Expectations of All Harriman Staff:
In addition to the required technical skills, it is important that we work together collaboratively in a team environment in order to be successful. Some general expectations that are required for all staff members include, but are not limited to the following:
- Strong work ethic.
- Positive attitude.
- Be a team player.
- Be open to new ideas.
- Will to learn.
- Be respectful of others and their opinions and ideas.
- Manage time efficiently and effectively in order to complete tasks in a timely manner and without impact on co-workers schedules.
- Be prompt to appointments and meetings out of house as well as in-house.
- Inform your supervisor and team members of PTO, or unexpected time away from the office.
- Be flexible and adapt to changes.
Benefits:
We offer completive salaries and a full benefits package including medical, dental, 401K program and a friendly, collaborative work environment. Harriman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.
To apply, email a current resume to hr@harriman.com