Design Associate

Company Background At Brandywine, 'Best of Class' is our mission and our focus in developing, building, and managing the nation's most remarkable Class-A office, multi-family and mixed-use properties. We continuously support and give back to the communities in which we live and work. Our mission drives our corporate culture to foster the potential for excellence in every employee. Our company was founded in 1994 by Jerry Sweeney, who serves as our President and CEO. We are a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BDN) operating in select markets across the nation. Summary Manages commercial real estate properties and produces/distributes required paperwork by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Responsibilities Assist with the Coordination of all design related tasks of tenant improvement projects in PA, NJ and DE markets.Prepare test fits/space plans and pricing notes for prospective tenants as requiredAssist TI Project Managers in preparing tenant improvement budgetsPrepare Construction Documents for Interior tenant improvement projects in RevitAssist with the Coordination of all Landlord work elements for all tenant managed projectsPrepare space surveys for existing vacancies and note exiting conditionsPrepare building stacking plansPrepare marketing plans for vacant spacesAssist construction and property management teams with finish selections on select capital projectsAssist with the design and selection of finishes for select base building renovationsMaintain up to date product library and pricing for finish materialsMaintain electronic library of all Design Documentation, Revit, AutoCAD files, Sketch-up, etc.Assist with the maintenance of the operations and maintenance documents & project plansIntermediate to Advance proficiency in the following Software: Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-up and EnScapeNovice to Intermediate proficiency in the following Software: Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator Competencies & Skills Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret project plans. Ability to respond to common inquiries via email and/or phone messages. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Education, Licenses and Certifications A Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred; candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture will also be considered. An equivalent Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design is acceptable. Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply; applicants with 3-5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, will also be considered. Proficiency in or the ability to learn required software applications is essential, including AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred. Space planning/design credentials required; current valid driver's license and personal automobile insurance required. Will be required to travel to buildings/meetings for various tasks including surveys, tenant meetings, etc. Physical Requirements – Per OSHA The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent: Standing; walking; talking; hearing; using close and distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception. Occasional: Sitting; use of hands to feel or grasp; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; working on a ladder, stooping; kneeling; crouching; lifting objects up to 50 lbs. in weight. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALS ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.