AMMON HEISLER SACHS architects is looking for a Graduate Architect (Paid Position) to join our team of passion-driven professionals whose visions go beyond four walls and a roof. For our team at AMMON HEISLER SACHS architects, communities grow from a strong set of shared interests, visions, and goals. We bring the same local spirit and commitment to every client and their community because we respect that they trust us with their vision. Some of whom we’ve worked with for more than 30 years.
Our relationship-driven approach — paired with a community architect mindset — is what makes us a better partner, team, and neighbor. Think you can see yourself being a part of this mission?
YOUR ROLE
(0-3 years’ experience) Non-licensed architectural staff. Professional degree in architecture. Full-time, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
General
- Performs specific/limited portions of assignments using prescribed methods
- Under general supervision, works from the design of others and performs routine architectural assignments
- Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
- Programming - Assistant
Pre-design
- Field Measuring - Assistant
- CAD Input of existing conditions
- ADA Survey - Assistant
- Programming - Assistant
- BOMA Study - Assistant
Schematic Design
- SD Plans, Elevations, sections – Production
- SD Plans, Elevations, sections – Design
- Client/User Design Meetings - Meeting Minutes
- Renderings /Models
- Space Planning
Design Development
- Product / Material Research
- DD Plans, Elevations, sections – Production
- Client/User Design Meetings - Meeting Minutes
- DD Plans, Elevations, sections - Design
Construction Documents
- CD Plans, Elevations, sections - Production
- Client/User Design Meetings - Meeting Minutes
- CD Plans, Elevations, sections - Design
Permitting
- Research permitting requirements
- Meeting Minutes for pre-permit submission meeting w/ plans reviewer
- Fill out permit application
- Assemble permit documents
- Submit permit documents
- Track permit through the process
Bidding
- Distribute Contract Documents
- Assist with RFI responses
- Assist with Addenda
Construction Administration
- Assist with pre-construction meeting
- Assist with RFIs
- Assist with Submittals
- Assist with ASIs
- Assist with Applications for Payments
- Assist with final punch list
- Write pre-construction meeting minutes
- Review submittals
- Prepare final punch list
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency
- Technical Capacity
- Time Management
- Problem Solving/Analysis
Supervisory responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands
- Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to attend all off-site meetings is required
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Non-registered graduate or licensed architect with diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, used advanced techniques, and has responsibility for finished plans, specifications and material approval
- Demonstrates use of advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices of individual’s field
- Be a smart communicator with strong presentation skills