Technical Designer IV - LEO A DALY
Washington, DC 20036
About the Job
LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we’ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities and enable great things. Our creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering, interiors and program management to deliver truly integrated design.
We are a diverse collection of inventive problem solvers united by a passion for great design.
We own the impact of our work, socially, economically and environmentally. In collaboration with our clients and each other, we create innovative, thoughtful and sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that face our world.
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Responsibilities:- Researches and identifies project-appropriate architectural requirements
- Performs BIM modeling and detailing
- Participates in cross-discipline discussions and coordination with multidisciplinary teammates
- Assists to conduct site investigations and observations
- Assists to prepare narratives, architectural graphics, design presentations, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints
- Travel for project related activities relative to existing building assessments/investigations, client meetings, or construction jobsite observations may be required
- Attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various states of project development
- Participate in the design, selection, coordination and detailing of architectural solutions
- Translate conceptual ideas into architectural graphics and prepare design presentations to communicate ideas to clients
- Analyze design concept of buildings and space in 2D/3D and create design presentations using freehand sketches, 2D/3D modeling and rendering software
- Assist in preparation of proposals, reports and findings
- Assist in the production of technical drawings
- Designs project-appropriate architectural requirements
- Performs Revit modeling and detailing
- Assists in cross-discipline discussions and coordination
- Assists in site investigations and observations
- Assists and prepares narratives, architectural graphics, design presentations, drawing and specification documents with a high degree of quality, while maintaining the project schedule and budget
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends on space, function, materials, etc.
- Additional assignments may include attending client and internal meetings, assisting with performing construction contract administration, and assisting with marketing/business development activities
- Travel for project related activities relative to existing building assessments/investigations, client meetings, or construction jobsite observations may be required
Qualifications:
- 10 + years experience
- Large project experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university
General Characteristics
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends on space, function, materials, etc.
- Proficiency with computer software including Revit Architecture required
- Working knowledge of Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite/ Bluebeam preferred
- Time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of one-two projects in various stages
- Demonstrated ability to develop awareness and begin to lead team coordination of contract documents
- Strong graphic, verbal, and written communication skills required
- Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team
- Ability to direct and lead a production team of architectural teammates to develop and orchestrate full team coordination of contract documents.
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards.
- Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit Architecture required.
- Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of concurrent. projects in various stages
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately.
- Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team
- Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions.
- Works closely with the project manager to execute project plans.
- Coordinates with project manager to directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery.
- May include special expertise rolesand titles, such as medical planner, lab planner, etc.
Why Join LEO A DALY?
At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.
EEO Information:LEO A DALY LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY LLC, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at 402-391-8111 or by email at Recruiting@LEOADALY.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights.