Project Designer - Industrial - Greenville
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture · Greenville, SC · 1 mo ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
About the role
The Project Designer IV develops design or technical solutions under the supervision of a licensed architect. The Project Designer IV works on a variety of projects from design through construction documents.
Responsibilities
- Perform specific architectural assignments based on pre-determined design concepts.
- Assist lead architect in design decisions for construction.
- Produce sketches, layouts, plans, and drawings from design information provided by project managers.
- Exercise judgment in regard to work details where appropriate.
- Perform field verification and observe architectural features of structures in the field.
- Perform specific and limited portions of assignments using prescribed methods.
- Assist with preparation and participate in presentations.
- Compile data and perform design computations.
- Conduct code research and analysis.
- Perform drafting assignments by applying standardized drawing techniques.
- Develop, modify, and/or review drawings according to established standards.
- Produce construction documents and compile complete drawing sets.
- Review and verify shop drawings for design intent and accuracy with construction documents.
- Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors, and/or clients.
- Support business development activities as necessary.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Requirements
- Technical school or community college graduate
- Seven (7) years combined experience as a project designer, drafter, CAD operator, or similar
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
- Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
- Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Newforma Project Analyzer
- Experience with Microsoft Project
- Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
- Experience with Autodesk Revit software
Working Conditions
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen.
- Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits.
- The noise level in the construction zone may be loud.
- While performing the duties of this job in the office work environment, the employee will not be exposed to hazardous working conditions.
- The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.