MDS Staffing
Senior Technical Designer - Architecture
MDS Staffing, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Architecture, Senior Technical Designer
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to project teams regarding building materials, detailing, code analysis, project documentation, construction administration, and other project-centric processes.
- Provide technical detailing in a variety of construction materials and building types.
- Collaborate with designers and teams to translate design concepts into sound technical solutions.
- Mentors, plans, and organizes the work of technicians
- Provides instruction and sets objectives for staff.
- Provides direction on unconventional and/or complex problems and possible solutions.
- Attends internal project team meetings and client meetings.
- Independently performs a wide range of complex duties under minimal supervision from Architects
- 25+ years experience
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends on space, function, materials, etc.
- Proficiency with computer software including Revit Architecture required
- Working knowledge of Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite/Bluebeam preferred
- Time management and organization skills with the ability to be involved and remain current on issues relating to a number of one-two projects in various stages
- Demonstrated ability to develop awareness and begin to lead team coordination of contract documents
- Strong graphic, verbal, and written communications skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multidiscipline Team
- Ability to direct and lead a production team of architectural teammates to develop and orchestrate full team coordination of contract documents
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards
- Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit Architecture required
- Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of concurrent. projects in various stages
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately
- Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multidiscipline team
- Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions. Works closely with the project manager to execute project plans
- Coordinates with project manager to directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery
- May include special expertise roles and titles, such as medical planner, lab planner, etc.