Sr. Design Professional - Architecture

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Senior Design Professional coordinates and/or undertakes the design development, production, and delivery of complex architectural projects as a member of the project design team or on own projects. Completes work as planned and in conformance with the design intent. Assignments require independent action and decision making, as well as ability to supervise and coach design professionals. This position reports to the Director of Architecture.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture required.
• 5+ years of experience in architecture.
• Experience on government, healthcare commercial and manufacturing facilities
• Experience in project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in Newforma preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Analyzes and develops approaches to the creation and modification of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc., ensuring the incorporation of design intent with direction from the project architect or project manager.
• Develops strong presentations and early design studies.
• Understands and translates design intent into technical documents.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and builds models in Revit.
• Assists in client, consultant, and contractor project information coordination.
• Assists team leader in ensuring that documentation for all phases conforms to QA/QC, industry, and Johnston Best Practice Standards.
• Conducts product and code research and incorporation of codes into technical documents.
• Assists in work planning and scheduling processes.
• Assists team in construction administration on-site inspections and document management.
• Leads a small team of more junior designers in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced designers. May participate in professional development reviews.

ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES:

• Committed to exceptional external and internal client service.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines across the project team at all levels.

• Result driven by properly planning, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Creative, innovative, and strategically thinks outside the box.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Fast learner with ability to adapt and work independently or in team environment.

COMPANY CULTURE:

• Demonstrates strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Team focused with ability to coach others.

• Effective listener and clear communicator.
• Respects the time of others; schedules and attends meetings timely and comes prepared.
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and adherence to practice of business ethics.

• Promotes and upholds the Johnston culture. Honesty. Integrity. Respect.

• Embodies the attributes of an “Ideal Team Player” (Humble, Hungry, People Smart).

Johnston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to all Presidential Executive Orders and federal law requirements, Johnston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.