Essential Functions RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATE (NON-LICENSED) (0–3 years’ experience) Non-licensed architectural staff. Professional degree in Architecture. Fulltime, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.
Communication and Collaboration - Develops an understanding of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects.
- Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow.
- Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person.
- Develops proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software.
- Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats under supervision of Project team leadership.
- Maintains an on-going vigilance about self-checking work and conveying questions or concerns to Project team leadership. May perform checking of junior staff level work, when requested.
- Adheres to established project schedules.
- Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping.
- Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants.
- Develops the ability to present to clients both physically and virtually.
- Develops knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes.
Design, Visualization and Space Planning - Develops creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types.
- Learns and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership and demonstrates the ability to integrate interior design with architecture to create a unified statement.
- Implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines.
- Develops a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning; including proper/legal clearances, awareness of human scale and ergonomics, functional organization and three-dimensional implications of planning.
- Assists with development of design solutions. Selects and presents multiple schemes to internal and client team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products and systems being recommended for use within projects.
- Develops facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications to support development and presentation of design concepts. Share knowledge of these applications with team members.
- Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate construction materials, systems, and assemblies from viewpoint of function, client preference, aesthetics and cost; coordinates with team members, and incorporates accurate information into drawings. On certain projects, delegates the task of selections to junior staff.
- Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral including digital or physical finish boards, visual slide-deck presentations. This may require coordination with JCJ’s business development and marketing teams
Delineation, Detailing and Documentation - Learns to produce building project documentation from concept through construction documents. Obtains and assembles data to complete drawings. E.g. Learns to develop schedules and details for partition types and doors.
- Learns to create detail drawings for floor, wall and roof assemblies. Develops awareness and application of industry construction best practices. Remains current with JCJ Technical Bulletins.
- Learns to produce construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect, utilizing architectural graphic conventions of line weight, scale and sheet organization.
- Adheres to JCJ conventions for Revit/AutoCAD standards, file and drawing organization.
- Participates in designated site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes to document existing conditions; coordinates with Project Team.
- Acquires knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes, their industry wide applications and impact upon space planning. Learns how to interpret applicable local, federal and state accessibility, building and fire codes.
- Acquires knowledge about Code Survey and Code Drawings for project.
- Learns about local zoning review and approval process to assists the PM as required.
Specifications, Resource Management and Budgeting - Actively maintains resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries.
- Builds knowledge of Materials, Systems and Equipment costs.
- Learns to understand the manufacturers’ specifications and the creation of the Project Specifications.
- Learns how to accurately perform numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes.
Construction Administration - Participates in value engineering exercises.
- Learns and assists in answering RFI’s, under direction of Project team.
- Using JCJ software, assists with review of shop drawings and submittals. Learns to effectively file reviewed materials.
Other - Assume special projects and duties as assigned or requested.
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