PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Architectural Designer role requires an individual with a passion for collaboration, critical thinking, professional-growth, and great design, with an interest to work across one or more market sections including Mission Critical, Healthcare, Housing, PreK-12 schools, Higher Education and Science and Technology. The ideal candidate approaches this role enthusiastically, excels working in a hybrid work environment under the supervision of a Project Architect, and is nimble and enjoys applying his/her/their talents through all phases of the project, from the earliest stages of a project's development through construction administration. HED is looking for an architectural designer with robust design, technical and detailing skills, fluent in BIM and who embraces increasing levels of responsibility.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for assisting the Project Architect to ensure design and technical quality
• Collaborate with engineers and other consultants
• Support the delivery of professional services as defined by the HED Design Process guidelines
• Assist the Project Architect with directing staff and developing strategies for project delivery
• Understand the design intent and ability to communicate it through documentation with limited direction
• Assist with required code research for project assignments
• Assist with material and product research as required for project development
• Participate in internal and/or external project meetings as required by scope and schedule
• Coordinate with project team disciplines as needed by the project
• Participate in technical reviews through all phases of the project to meet HED expectations for quality and project performance
• Ability to assume Project Architect's responsibilities for short periods of time
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Architect, Project Manager, or Architecture Design Talent Leader
• Perform construction administration duties including submittal review, responding to contractor questions, attend on-site construction meetings and complete field observation reports

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree
• At a minimum, pursuit of Architecture license through the ARE
• Pursuit of architecture license in local office jurisdiction preferred
• Familiarity with and experience navigating the local Building Code
• LEED Accredited preferred or interest in pursuit.

• Minimum five years-experience in A/E industry
• A fundamental understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills
• Possess the desire to learn how to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
• Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel
• Experience in Revizto, Rhino, Bluebeam, Concept Board preferred
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
• A commitment to the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• A desire to work at an organization where growth and positive impact is crucial.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for the purposes of project observation, investigation, and evaluation
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities