Architectural Designer II - Vestal Corporation

Job Summary: The Architecture Designer II will be responsible for planning, designing, and observing the construction of building facilities.  

Job Duties:

• Analyze and develop solutions in response to project objectives, program requirements, and budget of a project interactively with design team and clients.
• Participate in various predesign services, such as feasibility studies, site selection analyses, cost analyses, and design requirements documentation.
• Support Business Development by preparing deliverables lists, design schedules, conceptual drawings, writing technical and scope narratives, architectural programming, design, renderings, and animations.
• Meet with Owners and Design/Builders to glean program requirements; prepare architectural programming and relationship diagramming and blocking & stacking, master planning, and validate with Owners and Design/Builders.
• Perform field observations and obtain information on existing conditions.
• Perform planning studies, preliminary designs (including site masterplan and development, layouts, exterior, interior),
• Prepare technical specifications.
• CAD/BIM production support to lead architect for schematics and construction documents on select projects.
• Lead designer for select projects, potentially including supervision of small team of designers.
• Prepare take-offs and cost estimates on select project.
• Support and participate in design quality control.
• Provide proactive coordination with other design disciplines on select project.
• Develop schematic, design development and final construction documents that show the building's appearance and details for its construction.
• Develop project specifications as required.
• Research state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances, including the ADA.
• Generate solutions which respond to client's environmental and sustainability goals.
• Periodically visit building sites to ensure that contractors follow the design intent, use the specified materials, and meet work quality standards.
• Collaborate with Team Leader, Project Manager, Project Architect, and various engineering disciplines to develop creative, elegant and efficient solutions.
• Comply with Company's Quality Control and Project Management procedures.
• Promote a positive working environment in order to achieve the organization's goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a Vestal Corporation office.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and able to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Must be able to move about the office to access office equipment and other office buildings within the Vestal office complex.
• This position frequently communicates with others and must be able to exchange accurate information.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or similar is required.
• 5 - 10 Years of experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of design of architectural systems, construction documentation and associated technology
• Either in progress or able to begin immediately recording NCARB requirements for AXP (Architectural Experience Program) with goal of Architectural Registration in State of Missouri or Illinois.
• Professional experience in architectural duties via internships is preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Demonstrate a high degree of aptitude in critical, creative thinking associated with design and the design process.
• Understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and current ADA requirements
• Knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance
• Participation in applicable AIA, NCARB, and/or community activities is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Requires effective time management skills, personal conduct, and change management abilities.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers, clients, vendors, and other business contacts.
• Must comply with Vestal Corporations' core values for the safe and efficient operation of the business and maintain sound relationships among and with employees.