Design Associate I

Scope of Position

Entry level responsibility, as a design professional, for the production of innovative, appropriate, cost-effective designs, drawings and specifications in their discipline for assigned projects. Emerges to an independent resource and begins to coordinate work with other disciplines. Works to fulfill experience requirements for eligibility to take professional license exam.

Job Responsibilities

1. Conceptual Design

a. Establish Discipline basis of design for Design Manager to review.

2. Detailed Design

a. Analysis Ability

b. Performs dimensional, interference and basic design checks on the layouts and sketches of Licensed Professional and, as requested, on interdisciplinary drawing sets.

c. Performs analysis or calculations as assigned.

d. Designing for Safety incorporated into drawings.

e. Responsible for design compliance with Owner criteria.

3. Detailing

a. Applies discipline design and detailing fundamentals in developing designs and specifications under the supervision of and subject to final approval by the Lead Professional.

b. Assists Lead Professional with plotting/production/assembly of drawing packages and writing specifications.

c. Code compliance review with a design professional.

d. Maintains AE checklists for Design Manager to review.

e. Participates in coordination review sessions

f. Maintains orderly work files and prepares clear, well written memos/correspondence. When assigned, prepares presentation materials.

g. Coordinates and checks work carefully to minimize all deficiencies, errors and omissions.

h. Uses Haskell standards and procedures.

4. Construction Documents

a. Produces well-organized, finished design documents of good appearance, accuracy, clarity and correctness from layouts, sketches or written instructions.

5. Construction Support

a. Subject to final approval of Lead Professional, checks shop drawings and submittal data for conformance with contract documents.

b. Assists Lead Professional in field inspections, development of solutions to field problems, preparation of field orders, addenda and record drawings.

c. Shop drawings returned on schedule.

d. Responds to field/construction questions as directed

6. Planning, Scheduling and Profitability

a. Creates work plan for assigned tasks. Monitors and projects personal workload status, advising supervisor of difficulties in accomplishing schedules.

b. Meets scheduled key dates.

c. Discusses progress regularly with Licensed Professional of Record.

d. Advises Design Manager of changes.

e. Design to budget man-hours.

7. Project Management

a. Adhere to project strategy.

b. Documents meetings and telephone conversations in order to communicate to discipline leader.

8. Travel as required.

9. Other duties which may be assigned as needed.

Education/Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in Architecture
2. With at least (2) years of significant experience in Architectural design works

Specific Knowledge, Skills, License, Certifications Etc.

1. Preferably Registered Architect
2. Understanding of compliance requirements (Local building codes and regulations)
3. Excellent presentation and communication skills
4. Proficiency with relevant design applications such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite. Knowledge in Navisworks is an advantage.

Core Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
2. Customer Focus: Makes service to internal and external customers a priority; focuses on exceeding customer expectations, not just meeting them; recognizes and values all key stakeholders; applies and develops service excellence skills.
3. Effective Communication: Listens for understanding and appreciation, encourages open feedback; presents clearly and effectively one on one, and in small and large group settings; considers the audience in preparing messages and in choosing the appropriate communication channels; creates and encourages open channels of communication.
4. Execution/Empowerment: Demonstrates the ability to get results; manages competing demands in fast paced environment with effective results; identifies and creates contingency solutions to ensure timely execution.
5. Learning & Development: Learning new skills and increasing capabilities a high priority; takes action to address development needs in self and others, if applicable; identifies gaps and learning opportunities to ensure complete technical job proficiency; takes responsibility for own development and skills improvement.

Values

1. Team: Collaborate and demonstrate respect for team members, partners and everyone with whom we do business; open communication.
2. Excellence: Strive for quality and safety; executed best in class; creative and innovative; dedicated for continuous improvement.
3. Service: Passionate about customer service internal and external and to the community; and creates superior value.
4. Trust: High standards of ethics and personal accountability; transparency; credibility; fairness.

Benefits:

• Day 1 HMO Coverage for team members, with coverage for up to 2 qualified dependents upon regularization.
• Life Insurance Coverage starting on your first day
• Leave Benefits
• Hybrid Work Setup – Up to 6 work-from-home days per month
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to confidential counseling sessions with licensed mental health professionals
• Annual Performance-Based Bonus
• Annual Salary Review
• Learning & Development Opportunities – Access to internal and external training programs to support your professional growth and career development