What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architectural Designer position at Borton-Lawson?
There’s a lot of reasons why you should join Borton-Lawson! Our flexible work options allow our employees to get the work/life balance they need to be productive employees, partners, parents and contributing members of the community. We offer competitive pay, annual bonus, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401k retirement plan and several health insurance options including employer paid dental, vision, STD, LTD and life insurance for employees.
Borton-Lawson is looking for an Architectural Designer to assist Project Managers with Architectural projects from proposal and schematic design to production of construction documents, bidding and construction administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works under the direction of project architect.
- Perform space programming and planning, meeting with client to establish space needs.
- Develops construction drawings (Schematic Design through Construction Documents) utilizingAutodesk Revit (primary) & AutoCAD.
- Develops project specifications on drawings and in project manual using software required by project.
- Coordinates with other disciplines (structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, civil) in order to produceand/or revise Architectural construction documents, details and drawings.
- Obtains project data (photographs, measurements, existing documentation, etc.) through field and sitevisits.
- Researches materials and building systems, safety, and building codes as required to detail a project.
- Selects interior and exterior materials and color schemes. Assist in preparation of finish boards.
- Develops presentation materials for use at client, public meetings or for marketing purposes
- Utilize Autodesk Navisworks, Revit, and/or BIM360 for clash detection & model coordination.
- Perform Construction Administration services on projects (RFIs, Submittals, & Construction Meetings).
- Assist project architects & project managers progress project tasks by independently developing andresearching as required.
Required Skills
Required Experience
An Associate’s Degree and 0-5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Autodesk Revit experience a plus.
Borton-Lawson strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
Borton-Lawson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.