Architectural Associate

The architectural associate position is responsible for the design, coordination and delivery of all phases of construction drawings.  This is accomplished through:

Leadership

• Create foundational trust based on the highest integrity and the dignity of every person
• Assist in leading the project design process with in-house architects / engineers
• Assist in leading the design-build team to prepare complete and accurate proposals
• Oversee and manage design staff as needed to complete your project
• Communicate clearly and affectively to supervisor and design staff

Creation / Development/ Maintenance

• Develop and manage drawings from preliminary to for construction level
• Successfully manage an integrated and collaborative BIM workflow as outlined by the Design Manager
• Ensure quality is properly maintained on each project
• Actively participate in policy and procedure development
• Work in conjunction with management to prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs
• Demonstrate the ability to manage company risk while creating drawings

Financial Controls

• When preparing a proposal set of drawings stay in close communication with your supervisor to ensure budgets are met
• Provide input to team members and supervisors in the interest of optimizing departmental operating costs

Success of the position is measured by:

• Professional organization
• Reviewing every drawing before submitting to supervisor
• Workflow optimized for consistency in collaboration with team members
• Complete and accurate drawings
• Project profitability
• Strive for no funds lost due to design error
• Drawings and other design deliverables delivered on time
• Project manager satisfaction
• Supervisor satisfaction
• Customer satisfaction

To perform this job successfully the employee must have the following:

• An architectural degree or similar degree
• The ability to operate a computer, computer networks, common software and communication devices. 
• The ability to demonstrate a high level of technical skill in the field of architecture
• The ability to communicate at a high level, both receiving and disseminating information for clear understanding
• The ability to understand broad direction and then formulate and execute detailed complex plans to meet that direction
• The ability to make complex judgments in the interest of the company and employees
• Can demonstrate and be considered a leader in company values
• Duties may also include other related management and engineering activities as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.