Architectural Technician I

Description

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking a motivated Architectural Technician I with at least five years of experience to join our New York office.

As part of the Architecture Discipline, the Architect Technician I works independently in developing project specific solutions for design, program and technical requirements for projects. The Architect Technician I coordinates with other disciplines in the production of drawings and construction documents which fulfill the design concept, meet the client's expectations and the firm's goals of design excellence, financial viability and quality service. The Architect Technician I receives technical, budgetary, managerial, and design guidance on unusual and/or complex requirements.

Essential Functions

• Execute and enhance the design intent while preparing the construction documents.
• Supervise small size teams of professional and technical support personnel in project situations.
• Manage and deliver the production of the construction documents for small sized projects.
• Provide technical support to project team members.
• Marketing
• Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentations.
• Schematic Design and Design Development
• Work with the Project Manager and the Project Designer in creating buildings which serve the client's needs and responds to their desired image, space, and aesthetic.
• Work with the Project Manager in developing code compliant designs.
• Participate with design presentations to the client.
• Participate with the projects' design review presentation.
• Direct project coordination meetings for small and medium sized projects.
• Work with the Project Manager and Project Designer in developing the building design by testing it in relation to program, budget, codes and other issues that emerge in the Design Development phase.
• Construction Documents
• Work with the Project Designer in articulating design principles that help govern the detailing phase of the project.
• Work with the engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
• Work with the Project Manager in developing project specifications and other technical requirements of projects.
• Construction Administration
• Participate in submittal responses, shop drawing review and construction site visits.
• Prepare site visit reports.
• Work with the technical team in preparing construction phase design directives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of prior experience as Intern Architect or Architect Technician I for components of projects with a demonstrated technical and organizational proficiency
• Demonstrated superior graphic design and building design and conceptualization skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/ADT, Revit, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite
• Experience hand drawing and sketching

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture
• Successful completion in the delivery of projects as an architectural intern
• Demonstrated proficiency with Rhino, Grasshopper, and Sketch-up

Benefits of Working at EwingCole

Generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.

EwingCole will not be accepting outside recruitment assistance on this position including from agencies with a written agreement in place. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits a resume to EwingCole does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of EwingCole. EwingCole will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.

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