Caveney Architectural Collaborative is currently seeking an eager, capable architectural Designer to join our team. Responsibilities will include production of drawings and specifications for all phases of design, as well as contributing to project coordination, planning and research, consultant coordination, QA/QC, and a significant amount of construction administration and oversight. An ideal candidate will demonstrate tremendous attention to detail, the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects, possess incredible organization skills and excellent communication skills. The Designer will typically work as an equal player on a small project team along with a Project Manager and a Job Captain or more senior Designer.

Candidates should have a professional architectural degree and approximately 3 to 5 years' professional, practical experience, although we are primarily interested in candidates having the required skills rather than a particular number of years of experience. Candidates are expected to have a working knowledge of building codes, MAAB regulations, and energy codes and be familiar with light frame residential and commercial construction.

The Designer will work on a variety of project types including residential, hospitality, adaptive reuse, workplace, community, and cannabis industry. While prior experience with these project types is a plus, we are primarily looking for a candidate with enthusiasm, willingness to quickly learn and adapt, and a commitment to achieving a successful result for the client.

Responsibilities:

• Production of design documents in all phases of design and construction, in collaboration with the full project team. This ranges from conceptual sketches to fully detailed construction documents.
• Coordinating project documentation, including plans, details, and specifications, with architectural and consultant teams while contributing to quality control and completion.
• Participating in coordination meetings with consultants, clients, project team, and contractors.
• Understanding engineering systems relevant to projects and researching any unfamiliar systems.
• Reviewing shop drawings, material samples, and submittals for conformance with design.
• Performing construction administration duties with oversight, including RFIs, RFPs, change orders, etc.
• Contributing to office QA/QC protocols and design standards.
• Participation in the ongoing development and realization of our company goals and vision, as well as your own professional skills, with the ability to focus on areas that are of the most interest to you.

Qualifications:

• Professional Degree in architecture.
• Extensive experience producing in Revit.
• 3 years of professional architectural work experience.
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and graphic.
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building, and engineering systems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and rendering programs.
• Path to licensure preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel to project sites / day trips.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $60K - $70K
• Hybrid of office and remote work
• Paid time off including more than 2 weeks’ paid vacation in addition to sick and holiday time
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Medical & dependent care FSA’s
• Garage parking passes
• Reimbursement for ARE and professional licensure fees