Architectural Designer II

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an Architecture Designer II to join our Cary, NC office!

Responsibilities

• Works closely with a Senior Architect / Project Manager, independently preparing, and presenting client-focused design solutions to project team members.
• Prepares contract drawings during all design phases of a project.
• Collaborates in activities with employees in other disciplines and departments, internally and externally.
• Develops project specifications and assists the Project Architect in editing specifications.
• Develops, adapts, or modifies design features and details under the direction of a Project Manager, or a Project Architect.
• Performs basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Prepares reports, and related data tables.
• Maintains liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves drawings as required under the direction of the Supervising Architect.
• Coordinates technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines, and other departments participating on an assigned project.
• Manages a small team of design staff when requested or assigned.
• Affords assistance in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a Project Manager or senior team members.

Qualifications

• Candidate shall have a professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution, plus at least six years of related experience.
• 6 or more years’ experience.
• Non-licensed architectural staff.
• Highly proficient in REVIT, AutoCad Architecture version 2022, and have the ability to annotate plans and details.
• Working knowledge of Word & Excel and Outlook.
• May also have 3D Rendering Software capabilities.
• Actively seeks licensure, has NCARB membership, and works toward completing certification.
• Actively seeking LEED accreditation and obtain membership/ participation in industry-focused events.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid pregnancy disability leave.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Lifetime life insurance.
• A company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
• Paid time off that includes parental and military leave.
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
• A straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
• Supports a work life balance through a generous compensation package.
• Reimbursement for education.
• Free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses.
• Mentorship program.
• Wellness program.
• Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.