QUALIFICATIONS
- Architecture or Landscape Architecture graduate with a professional degree in Architecture, or a closely related field. Accredited NAAB or LAAB program preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years* of professional experience in Architecture
- Can work efficiently and effectively, and able to provide moderate training/support to less experienced employees in the following: Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Bluebeam, MS Office (AutoCAD experience preferred but not required)
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Embraces and upholds NSPJ’s Core Values
- Inquisitive and eager to learn; takes initiative to ask questions.
- Applies a great attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
- Self-starter who takes direction and feedback, and has a solutions-based approach to problem-solving
- Exhibits flexibility and ability to change tasks efficiently as directed.
- Accurate recording of time daily, with weekly submission, for client billing and as otherwise required for Firm practices
- Able to work efficiently and meet project deadlines
- Engages in firm-sponsored activities and training for career development:
- Jobsite visits, site walks, site tours as led or directed by Project Managers or PrincipalsInternal seminars/activities such as BIM Talks, Friday Forums, Lunch & Learns and other opportunities
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Designer IIs take on increasingly complex tasks. They demonstrate intermediate to advanced understanding of NSPJ best practices and standards. As part of our NSPJ Spark program, they will help guide our Interns and Designer Is. They are an integral part of our project teams, working with increasing efficiency and deepening their architectural and technical knowledge. They are expected to utilize their qualifications and advanced knowledge when exercising discretion and judgment in the performance of the following primary duties:
- Develop Architectural plans, elevations, sections, & details to successful completion with moderate guidance:
- Interpret & develop preliminary design & concepts
- Demonstrate working knowledge of, and ability to analyze and interpret codes, standards, construction and structure; Perform or coordinate code review and documentation under moderateguidance
- Perform construction phase service tasks with moderate supervision from a Project Lead or Project Manager
- Revit drafting (AutoCAD as needed); Prepare 3D visualizations, renderings and presentation materials
- Performs initial QC check on own work; analyze, interpret and implement all redlines thoroughly (models, drawings, documents); as needed, redline work for Interns and Designer Is
- Provide additional support for project progress as needed:
- Delivery of city forms, material gathering / material sample boards, scanning documents, transmittals, taking meeting notes, print/collate drawing sets, etc.As-Built measuring and photos on the jobsite
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Daily attendance for a typical workday and accurate recording of time
- Essential for the effective performance in this role and the successful operation of the firm’s business, the individual must be able to communicate (verbal and written) effectively and constructively in English with NSPJ employees, consultants, and clients in order to convey and understand details relating to projects and other business-related items.
- Able to work cooperatively with co-workers and teams through all stages of design and construction
- Ability to work efficiently and meet project deadlines
- Knowledge and daily use of computers and the computer programs used in the office for job description
- Ability to work at a desk throughout the workday; adjustable (sit or stand) desks are standard
- Must be able to see, interpret, and analyze data in color on computer screens/programs and paper
- Performs effectively under conditions of occasional high stress and pressure
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must possess/own a smartphone in order to complete two-factor authentication required for some websites, programs
*Qualifying minimum years of professional experience is a guideline, which is subject to comparison against job performance and is at NSPJ’s discretion. **The above lists are not necessarily exhaustive and may be supplemented or revised by NSPJ, at its sole discretion. Version 2024.may08