Designer Job at Kitchell in San Diego

DescriptionKitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Designer to join our Engineering and Architectural Services department in our San Diego office and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States.OverviewSupports multi-disciplinary architectural, engineering, and design team with construction management activities in the engineering and architectural services department.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares designs at the schematic, design development, construction document, and approvals project phases at the direction of the Project Manager.Analyzes design and construction issues for solutions and/or incorporation.Develops technical specifications as required.Assists in preparation of master plans for new building construction. Meets with clients to ascertain needs and develops space list, square foot requirements and preliminary floor plans.Assists Project Manager in administering construction contracts.Assists in design/constructability reviews.Comments on architectural issues, including cost, design and construction technology.Evaluates building and site conditions and prepares technical reports of investigations.Interprets applicable codes for compliance and applies this knowledge to documents prepared and/or reviewed to ascertain compliance with those codes, standards and requirements.Assists in maintaining log of all revisions to standard drawings and specifications, and manages the file containing current specifications and logs of all proposed changes to the standard documents.Assists in performing value engineering analysis and reviews.Directs the work of junior employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents respective to each discipline as directed by the Project Manager.Assists the estimating department in the development of conceptual and detailed cost projections.Supports and participates in business development and marketing efforts including assisting with the preparation of proposals and presentations for new work.Assists in the development and implementation of department design and document standards.Applies workplace health and safety policies and procedures to daily activities.Executes additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.RequirementsEducation and Experience Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in architecture or related field or equivalent experience required.Enrolled in IDP and on track for State of California architecture registration preferred.Minimum 3 years position related work experience in architecture or related field.Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of applicable codes and standards required. Knowledge of the architecture, engineering, and construction management industry.Effective computer skills, including proficient use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Revit, Sketch Up, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and specialized software appropriate to professional qualification required.Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to foster and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.Effective organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and plan work. Ability to gather and interpret technical or abstract data to resolve extraordinarily difficult and uncommon problems.Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Ability to manage a team of professionals in the production of quality projects delivered on time and within budget.Ability to demonstrate the competencies of achieving results, initiative, communication, teamwork, and analytical thinking.Commitment to the values of Kitchell with attention to honesty and integrity, quality of work and customer satisfaction.License and Certifications Not ApplicableWork Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment.The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.The worker is subject to both environmental conditions due to work activities occurring both inside and outside. Admin EmployeesWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a general, climate controlled, office environment.Physical Requirement While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active and the employee is frequently standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing.The position also may also be sitting for long periods of time.The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.Travel Requirement Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.