JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity for an Architectural Designer with minimum of 3 years experience; your prime responsibility will be the development, production, and delivery of Design Documents, working drawings, specifications, and contract documents for a wide variety of projects. This role will require the ability to multitask on 2 or more projects at the same time, and coordinate with in-house team members and external consultants. The ideal candidate should have a strong set of fundamental architectural skills and techniques to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas for each project. You shall coordinate and work closely with a project manager as each job requires and provide ideas and opinions on design problems. This role requires a professional with remarkable integrity, reliability, and the tenacity to get results on behalf of our clients. K4 Architecture + Design offers a full range of services that focus on a high-quality product for our clients. Join an established company with a unified team of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, and construction administrators and engage in challenging ground-up and renovation projects valued from $1 Million and up to $25 million.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Masters in Architecture
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience post-graduation
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes and systems
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Revit.
• Proficient in all design phases (SD, DD, CD, CA)
• Familiarity with building construction, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with clients, internal team members, and contractors.
• Site Visit Opportunities (day travel)
• Use of Company Vehicles
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA
• Candidates will work on site in our Cincinnati, Ohio office
• Please no freelance or contractors

• Report to Project Manager, Principals and directly interact with K4 design team members, K4 construction team members and clients.
• Ability to work with a variety of subcontractors with responsibilities for the design phases of K4 Architecture + Design projects. Working on commercial, financial, retail, medical, educational, multi-family, and public work projects.
• Contribute to each phase of research and design process, including site verification, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Code analysis for new projects
• Coordinate project requirements with clients for planning and design of facilities.
• Ability to accurately convey design intent on construction documents, including incorporation of all building components, systems, etc.
• Provide coordination with engineering consultants during construction documentation phase.
• Coordinate project requirements with clients for planning and design of facilities.
• Participate in material research and creation of project specifications.
• Permitting new projects with associated jurisdictions.
• Coordinate contractor bidding phase, including creating a bid analysis for clients and aiding with qualifying bids for new projects.
• Assist with construction administration phase, including reviewing submittals, addressing RFIs and participating in final punch list phase of project