Graduate Architect

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Full-time, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Produces design iterations, compiles data, and completes elementary architectural assignments; prepares project architectural plans as requested; observes construction in the field; works under direct supervision of a licensed architect or senior project manager; and works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.

• Consult with senior staff to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
• Project research, field work, observation and preliminary design calculations
• Work with the senior staff to prepare due diligence analysis, concepts, and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats
• Prepare studies and reports
• Perform routine analysis to check accuracy of data and work products
• Work with the senior staff to review and interpret regulatory codes and ordinances
• Review and analyze project scope and parameters relating to opportunities, constraints, and layout options
• Work with senior staff to develop and refine design solutions
• Visit project site to become familiar with existing conditions
• Use manual and electronic tools to measure and record existing conditions
• Assist senior staff in integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval
• Participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies
• Assist in generating and editing layouts, design concepts, technical plans, details, and specifications
• Assist senior staff in the administration of construction contracts
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members
• Prepare and file project documentation and transmittals
• Assist in shop drawing review
• Maintain equipment in good working condition
• Understand and obey site safety requirements for construction sites
• In-office collaboration among team members and disciplines required
• Follow and apply division, regional, and company values, policies and practices
• Display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
• Take personal responsibility for quality of tasks performed
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Able to follow general directions and work independently within given parameters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic
• Good organization skills and able to balance multiple priorities
• Knowledge of the art and science of designing buildings and structures, styles of design, and methods of construction of buildings and other physical structures
• Read, analyze, and interpret written communication, specifications and drawings
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Twinmotion, Lumion, and other discipline specific software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Valid Virginia drivers license and a…