NAC Inc.
Design Professional II
NAC Inc., Charleston, West Virginia, United States,
DescriptionWhere are you going?Where can we go together?Come along with us in pursuit of a more humane world. Our mission driven approach keeps us at the frontlines of critical issues and many kinds of user experiences. NAC is a group of thought leaders, trailblazers, and experts dedicated to bringing our clients’ ideas to life. We have also won a national design award or two -just a humbling reminder that we are on the right path of excellent stewardship and giving back. NAC Architecture is a national firm with four offices located in Los Angeles, Seattle, Spokane and our newly acquired office in Columbus, Ohio.Our Los Angeles office wants to welcome a passionate and growth minded Designer to their staff. Are you ready?Summary
Design Professional II Non-licensed architecture staff having completed a minimum of six years of architecture related experience. Fully competent in all aspects of architecture. Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client's needs. Provides professional architectural consultation on large complex projects. Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Executes complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.NAC offers competitive compensation, 401k plan and employer match, and generous healthcare, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. HSA employer match, 8 paid holidays, vacation/sick benefits, and flexible hours. As a salaried, exempt employee, you will also be eligible for the NAC quarterly bonus plan which is based on company financials and personal performance.Salary range for this position is from $83,550 to $95,550 depending on experience.RequirementsIndependently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projectsProvide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documentsPerform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviewsCreate and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant dataResponsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasksProactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidenceProvide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and internsInvolve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methodsContribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design visionContribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and communityCompetencies:Proficiency in Revit requiredProficiency with Adobe Creative Suites required (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Proficiency with Sketchup and Rhino preferred. Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray is a plusStrong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building /engineering systems and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc)Possess a balanced blend of design and technical skillsKnowledge in the design process, construction documentation and construction administrationOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsAbility to meet schedule deadlines and work within the client's budgetExcellent organization and client presentation skillsPassion for providing exceptional client serviceCollaborative and professional work ethicCertification RequirementsNoneSupervisory RequirementsProvide supervision for project associates or interns as neededWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office location has a workstation for scanning/ photocopying and a cafe for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.Physical DemandsHand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a weekAbility to lift a set of construction documentsAbility to sit for long periods of timePosition/Hours expected to workThis is a full-time position with the expectation of working a minimum of 40 hours per weekTravelOccasional travel depending on project assignmentsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferredMaster of Architecture preferredA minimum of six years of architecture related experienceWork AuthorizationSponsorship may be consideredAAP/EEO StatementNAC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result, all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally- protected status.All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record. This same non- discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC, Inc. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with NAC to formulate reasonable accommodations.
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Design Professional II Non-licensed architecture staff having completed a minimum of six years of architecture related experience. Fully competent in all aspects of architecture. Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client's needs. Provides professional architectural consultation on large complex projects. Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Executes complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.NAC offers competitive compensation, 401k plan and employer match, and generous healthcare, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. HSA employer match, 8 paid holidays, vacation/sick benefits, and flexible hours. As a salaried, exempt employee, you will also be eligible for the NAC quarterly bonus plan which is based on company financials and personal performance.Salary range for this position is from $83,550 to $95,550 depending on experience.RequirementsIndependently produces finished plans, specifications and approval of materials and construction on moderate to large scale projectsProvide professional consultation and coordination of the planning and development of construction and design document production and provides technical expertise to ensure coordinated and high-quality documentsPerform construction administration duties, such as site visits, RFI responses, submittals, and punch list reviewsCreate and review projects reports, estimates, calculations, specifications, and compile/analyze relevant dataResponsible to monitor billing efficiency rates and work at maximizing team’s quality and efficiency in assigned tasksProactively coordinates meetings with client, project team, consultants, and contractor meetings to ensure trust and confidenceProvide technical guidance to less experienced project associates and internsInvolve explorations of subject area, definition of scope, selection of items for investigation, and development of complex or novel concepts and methodsContribute innovative design ideas that consistently capture the intended design visionContribute to bold design solutions that balance scale, aesthetics, and context to maximize the impact to the individual and communityCompetencies:Proficiency in Revit requiredProficiency with Adobe Creative Suites required (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Proficiency with Sketchup and Rhino preferred. Lumion, Enscape, and V-Ray is a plusStrong working knowledge of zoning and building codes, specifications, building /engineering systems and agency requirements (NFPA, ADAAG, FGI, OBC, IBC etc)Possess a balanced blend of design and technical skillsKnowledge in the design process, construction documentation and construction administrationOutstanding verbal and written communication skillsAbility to meet schedule deadlines and work within the client's budgetExcellent organization and client presentation skillsPassion for providing exceptional client serviceCollaborative and professional work ethicCertification RequirementsNoneSupervisory RequirementsProvide supervision for project associates or interns as neededWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office location has a workstation for scanning/ photocopying and a cafe for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions.Physical DemandsHand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a weekAbility to lift a set of construction documentsAbility to sit for long periods of timePosition/Hours expected to workThis is a full-time position with the expectation of working a minimum of 40 hours per weekTravelOccasional travel depending on project assignmentsRequired Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Architecture or Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university preferredMaster of Architecture preferredA minimum of six years of architecture related experienceWork AuthorizationSponsorship may be consideredAAP/EEO StatementNAC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result, all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally- protected status.All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record. This same non- discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC, Inc. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with NAC to formulate reasonable accommodations.
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