Summer Intern/Full Time Intern

Do you enjoy designing and building custom homes, working directly with clients and being involved with on-site construction coordination? We're a small design-build firm that specializes in high-end residential design and waterfront homes, looking for an exceptional designer to join our team. Workplace culture is relaxed and family-friendly. Our office is located at a waterfront marina in charming Deale, Maryland. Enjoy a view of Rockhold Creek and Happy Harbor from your desk!

Duties:

• Drawing production, incl. details and drawings pertinent to permit sets and construction documents.
• Creating 3d renderings for client meetings and presentations.
• Assist construction management team through coordination with subcontractors, locating and preparing product specifications, providing additional interior detail drawings as needed, etc.
• Provide project coordination and assistance alongside other design team members throughout all phases of a project, from an initial feasibility study, preliminary design, bidding, permitting and through the completion of construction.
• Conducting field measurements and generating existing conditions drawings as needed.
• Obtaining bids from subcontractors and generating construction cost documents, including an itemized cost sheet for the project.
• Meeting with clients and vendors to advise in selecting fixtures and finishes, including: appliances, plumbing and electrical fixtures, tile, etc.

Qualifications:

• Professional degree in architecture preferred.
• Strong interest in residential design and a keen eye for aesthetics.
• Proficiency in computer-aided drafting. (Proficiency in Softplan a plus.)
• Must have a solid understanding of wood-frame construction.
• Strong technical, written and verbal communication skills a must, as well as a personable attitude, sense of humor and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to foster relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors and other staff.