Overview
Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for an Architectural Designer to join our Buildings team in our Woodcliff Lake, NJ office.
This individual will work on a variety of projects, including early childhood & education, commercial, and retail projects.
Responsibilities
- Ability to measure and photograph existing conditions of buildings and prepare the documentation of those conditions.
- Participate in the preparation of schematic design drawings including modeling.
- Participate in design development under the direction of a more senior architect, coordinating with engineering and client as requested, to meet the scope of the project.
- Assist in the creation of construction documents including specifications that covers every aspect of construction and materials used.
- Assist in verifying all design aspects comply with local zoning code jurisdiction and work independently to apply code provisions and design procedures.
- Assist in the creation of drawing sets, print, and review for errors/quality assurance/quality control to ensure no outstanding issues before submitting to Project Manager for more detailed verification; correct drawings per Project Manager redlines.
- Adhere to multiple review sets and final release deadlines for client; support revision bulletins from field after project release.
- Coordinate with in-house or outside consultants on engineering for structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs.
- Assist in the selection of materials and finishes and the necessary coordination with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Assist in project budgeting.
- Assist in preparing and issuing bidding documents and then the review of contractor bids.
- Attend construction meetings along with the project manager.
- Assist with site visits during construction including documentation of construction progress and review of contractor payment requisitions.
- Maintain logs of submittals and shop drawings in project file folders.
- Respond to requests for information throughout the construction phase.
- Assist in development of project proposals and client presentations and attend client meetings.
- Assist in the completion of LEED documentation as requested.
- Attend client meetings to learn scope of project.
- Evaluate, select and apply standard architectural techniques and procedures as well as knowledge of building codes and regulations to create designs/drawings, while using judgment to make minor adaptations and modifications to existing designs.
- Assist in the development of client presentations; may participate in actual presentation, if requested.
- Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build relationships with others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
- Be responsive to others and share information to improve efficiency and help others achieve goals; listen and engage in productive and critical debate.
- Suggest new ideas and processes; stay informed of developments in practice areas; view obstacles as opportunities.
Qualifications
Education
- BArch or MArch degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
Experience
- Relevant Years of experience required to perform the role: 2+ years of experience in design.
Skills/Abilities
- Intermediate skills in REVIT required; Enscape, Bluebeam Revu, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign operational skills preferred.
- Ability to work on multiple projects in different phases at the same time and meet the associated project deadlines.
- Ability to mentor new designers and summer interns.
- Ability to research code provisions, products, material information, etc.
- Ability to coordinate information exchange between clients, project manager, and project team.
- Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
What We Offer
At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!
Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that diversity and inclusion continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.