Designer

Kitchell 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.

Overview

Supports multi-disciplinary architectural, engineering and design team with construction management activities in the engineering and architectural services department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares 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.

Education 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 Applicable

Work 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 Employees

• While 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.