Architectural Designer
$80,000–$95,000 year
On-siteHawthorne, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and modify preliminary equipment layouts based on customer input, producing documents to assist with securing construction contractor bids. Create as-built documents for projects after completion and integrate third-party vendor drawings into existing building drawing sets. Convert files from Teamcenter, Sketch-up, Revit, Bluebeam, PDF, or others into Revit and AutoCAD. Perform feasibility assessments of proposed projects from architectural, fire/life safety, structural, and MEP standpoints. Provide baseline preconstruction services, including preliminary budget estimates and schedules. Liaise end-user project requests with external design consultants and internal construction/facilities groups, steering consultants toward completed construction plan sets for execution. Coordinate permit acquisition and closeout with the City of Hawthorne. This position is based in Hawthorne, CA, requires relocation, and involves extended hours and weekends when needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience creating architectural construction documents including plans, elevations, sections, and details
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and Revu Bluebeam
- Ability to stand, crawl, stoop, and push or lift up to 30 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
- Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts when needed
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or other engineering discipline
- Experience in construction, project management, and tenant improvement
- Direct field experience with day to day management of aerospace, heavy industrial or large commercial construction projects
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), concrete, framing, and industrial gas trade
- Able to read instructions and construction plans
- Knowledge of basic construction and engineering principles and methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to work in a high-concentration, high-stress environment, under possible extended work hours and tight deadlines
- Acute attention to detail, ability to see interactions with other systems to avoid problems
- Familiarity with National Electric Code, ASHRAE, National Fire Protection Association, and International Building Code
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