Design Professional - Building Envelope

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Design Professional - Building Envelope Position Description

As a Roofing and Envelope Specialist, you will work individually, with senior architects and project managers in developing, planning, and creating design concepts for projects. This position will initiate and create designs and plans for projects with responsibility for the preparation of presentation and design drawings and models. This role will be involved in the analyses of client issues and design goals and in conceiving and developing architectural solutions to those issues and goals.

This position will develop, modify, and review construction documents and solutions to technical problems.

The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 to $80,000 annually.

• Architecture, Construction Engineering Technology, or Civil Engineering degree from an accredited school
• 3-8 years experience in the design or construction of Roofing and Building Envelope Systems
• Construction administration experience
• Proficient in Revit, Auto CADD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, Outlook
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Ability to learn and adapt
• High level of collaboration and communication with other team members
• Knowledge of building codes and construction practices
• Use basic design criteria furnished by an experienced architect and under their supervision prepare clear, concise, readable drawings and BIM models including model setup and input

• Provides roofing and envelope consulting services to clients
• Performs forensic field investigations
• Consults with Cushing Terrell project teams during design for envelope related issues, with special emphasis on roofing
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with specifications, approve quality of materials and work, and advise client and construction teams
• Prepare contract documents for building contractors
• Complete construction cost estimates
• Check drawings on small projects and prepare feedback for the project team
• Administer construction contracts on small projects including administration of addenda, substitutions, change orders, and submittal reviews
• Conduct on‑site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with contract documents; and conduct final inspections
• Direct activities of other architectural team members engaged in small projects
• Begin to develop external and internal client relationships

• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact  if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies:
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