Architectural Designer

Location

Atlanta, GA | United States

Job description

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately-held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC has an opening for an Architectural Designer   to support on-going projects in the  Atlanta, GA  office.

Essential functions and responsibilities include:

· Demonstrate a deep understanding of design principles, building materials, and construction methods, ensuring projects are feasible and constructible.

· Collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, tradespeople, and contractors to contribute to the creation of concept design, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

· Conduct thorough reviews of applicable building codes and industry standards to ensure project compliance.

· Prepare comprehensive zoning and building code analyses and reviews.

· Research, compile, and organize project specifications to guide project execution.

· Translate conceptual designs into complete Design Development (DD) sets and further advance them into comprehensive Construction Drawings (CD).

· Oversee materials research and integrate project data throughout the design process to meet specified building requirements.

· Facilitate the timely submission of drawings to relevant authorities having jurisdiction.

· Attend construction meetings and conduct periodic construction administration visits as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: 

· Master’s degree in Architecture, or Building Construction.

· One year of experience in architectural design across the entire construction continuum, collaborating with engineers, architects, tradespeople, and contractors to enhance building programs.

· One year of experience in design on manufacturing efficiency, constructability, and supply chain considerations.

· Knowledge in cost estimating, clash detection, and submittal reviews.

· Familiarity with principles of Lean Construction through Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC).

· Proficient in using Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.

· Strong research skills in compliance with building codes and standards including IBC, ADA, NFPA, FGI, Joint Commission, ASHRAE, and IECC.

To apply: Send resume to HR, Goodwyn Mills Cawood, 11 North Water Street, Suite 15250, Mobile, AL 36602. Must refer to Job# YPGA2023.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery. 

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