Architectural Project Associate

Role Overview

Architectural Project Associate at a commercial architecture firm supporting retail design projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare full sets of CDs (construction documents)
• Assist with permitting workflows
• Handle RFIs and coordinate responses as needed
• Conduct site visits for verification, including upfront verification and during construction
• Support punch-list efforts
• Coordinate with the city on permit-related requirements
• Coordinate and prepare construction drawings for bid, permit, and client review, including revisions
• Coordinate with outside consultants and vendors (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and client vendors)
• Perform code and permitting research
• Attend site surveys and prepare survey drawings and reports
• Prepare responses to review comments from outside drawing reviews
• Create design development presentation drawings

Requirements

• Professional commercial experience in retail design
• Professional degree in Architecture
• Proficient with AutoCAD (experience with Revit is a plus)
• Basic experience with rendering software
• Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills

Nice to Have / Competencies

• Reliable, accurate, and deadline-driven
• Can follow and give clear instructions; takes direction from supervisors
• Well organized; can retain knowledge for future use
• Solicits feedback and improves self/team
• Adheres to design standards and works collaboratively
• Professional communication with clients and ability to assist the Project Manager