Architectural Designer II

An Architectural Designer II/Architect II (ADII/AII) is responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client's needs. The ADII/AII provides professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects; independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs; and carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. Exposure to all phases of the design process is required. The ADII/AII may also provide technical guidance to less experienced architects/architectural staff.

Key Expectations

• Uphold the MA Guiding Principals in all aspects of work, including internal and external interactions and communications
• Have the ability and willingness to be flexible, working both independently and collaboratively with the project team, consultants, and contractors
• Be capable of learning and adapting to new software as required
• Be a motivated, self-starter open to opportunities to learn and ask for advice; self-evaluate one’s skills, efficiency and where improvement is needed
• Effectively communicate with team members and organize workload; meet established deadlines 
• Complete tasks with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
• Be a clear written and verbal communicator with strong presentation skills

Core Responsibilities

Project Design and Planning

• Understand the MA “Project Road Map” as well as project schedule and pertinent deadlines 
• Participate in project design and development from concept through documentation
• Assist in the preparation of client design presentations (selecting conceptual images, generating 3D views, rendered elevations, material, selections). Able to put together client presentation template based on the meeting agenda

• Prepare design presentation documents, renderings, and materials as directed

• Understand project scope and required deliverables
• Implement design direction based on leadership feedback

Project Administration

• Team Meetings
  • Help to identify agenda items for meetings
  • Distribute meeting invites
  • Draft meeting minutes for PA/PM review
• Internal Management
  • Provides guidance to less experienced colleagues as needed
  • Manage BIM coordination for consultants
• Consultant Management
  • Coordinate activities with all consultants as appropriate
  • Manage BIM coordination for consultants
• Contractor Management
  • Be the secondary point of contact for RFIs, submittals, and correspondence

Project Documentation

• Support the production of Design Development and Construction Document sets
• Attend client meetings with PM/PA and other team members where appropriate and prepare meeting minutes
• Organize and track project correspondence and communications
• Prepare drawings, schedules, and specifications as directed
• Incorporate changes and updates to the project documentation
• Develop new or identify existing details to be utilized for project
• Assist in development of project specific construction details
• Review consultant sets and coordinate prior to the release of drawings for each phase

Quality Control

• Comply with MA Presentation Standards and Project Checklists 
• Have a working knowledge of building code and accessibility requirements
• Implement BIM execution and coordination as directed
• Archive project emails and maintain standard server file organization
• Self-check own work

Construction Administration

• Assist project team with CA as directed
• Aid with review of shop drawings and approvals
• Attend site meetings as directed
• Attend regular or weekly progress review with SD/PM
• Assist with Field Reports and Punch Lists
• Review RFIs and Submittals as directed
• Maintain proper RFI Logs and Submittal Logs
• Prepare record documents at conclusion of services

Qualifications