Architectural Designer
Actalent · Downers Grove, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteArt & Creative$25–$32/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Prepare complete, accurate, and code-compliant construction documents for small and medium-scope projects of average difficulty
- Perform architectural assignments under the direction and supervisory approval of others across all assigned projects
- Provide technical and creative design solutions that align with the client’s program intent and design criteria
- Determine appropriate building components and their design application to meet project objectives and code requirements
- Coverge work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Determine appropriate building components and their design application to meet project objectives and code requirements
- Coordinate work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
- Conduct project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements
- Apply a working knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements to design and documentation
- Resolve plan review comments from code officials and ensure construction documents reflect required revisions
- Aid the project liaison in responding to questions from code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding the construction documents
- Focus on the construction documents (CD) phase by producing detailed, technically sound drawings and documentation using AutoCAD and, where applicable, Revit
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional experience; would consider 1+ years of experience if it is within the retail and/or restaurant sectors
- AutoCAD proficiency is required; Revit is a plus
- Must have prior experience producing construction documents for retail, restaurant, and/or commercial projects