Job Description
JOB TITLE: Architect I
JOB SUMMARY: The Architect I is responsible for assisting in the technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions. Under the direction of the Project Architect or Project Manager, the Architect is competent in all conventional aspects of architecture and the production of high-quality project design, as well as documentation on time and within budget. Is able to perform work independently on multiple aspects of architectural design.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Adhere to Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meets deadlines within budget for each project.
- Maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
- Demonstrate architectural skills to include drawing, rendering, visual and presentation skills utilizing internal resources.
- Performs analyses of design, planning, and occupancy studies, and limited design layouts.
- Communicate with team, clients and consultant/contractor representatives effectively.
- Demonstrate competency with required computer software to produce complete high-quality drawings.
- Assist Project Architect in coordinating necessary tasks for a variety of projects.
- Ensure accuracy and completion of all project related assignments.
- Prepare and produce drawings, design and construction documents.
- Strong understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods.
- Promote a collaborative team environment.
- Complete research as needed.
- Participates as appropriate in contract administration.
- Guides less experienced Designers.
- Travel to Project Job Site or Design Office as required to facilitate design and construction under the direction of the Project Architect.
- Contribute as required to the overall quality and success of the project, studio and firm.
- Reviews and assists with reports and specifications Reviews completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered Architect
- 3-5+ years' experience in related field
- Graduate of an accredited architectural program with Bachelor's or Master's level degree
- Strong understanding of building systems and documentation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Majority of time is spent in sitting position.
- Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means.
- There are minimal lifting requirements for this position.
- Some activities may require standing, bending and stooping for short periods of time
Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Industry | Architectural and Design Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1960 |
| Website | http://www.coopercarry.com/ |
About Company
Our Elevator Pitch
The short story: COOPER CARRY is a national firm offering Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Planning and Sustainability Consulting services. Our specialty practice groups include specialists in Corporate, Government, Higher Education, Hospitality, K-12 Education, Mixed-Use, Office, Residential, Retail, Science + Technology and Transit projects. Our multidisciplinary approach lets us integrate specialized knowledge to create Connective Architecture: connecting ideas and people to the places where they work, relax, live and learn. Founded in 1960, COOPER CARRY has offices in Atlanta, GA, New York, and Washington, DC, with projects around the world.
Our Mssion
We are a multi-generational design firm of architects, interior designers, landscape architects, planners, environmental graphic designers, and other professionals, and we strive to be:
- A positive steward of the environment
- A designer of memorable places that connect ideas, people and spaces
- An environment where our professionals succeed individually and collectively
- A provider of design and service excellence
We Are The Center for Connective Architecture
Connectivity is the centerpiece of our architectural, planning and urban design approach. Our process combines multiple disciplines in a rich composition of functional, thoroughly connected spaces designed to unite the experience of indoors and out.
The Connective Architecture process assesses the sustainability of materials, the suitability of assembly methods, and the options for organizing buildings and landscapes into compositions that maximize the advantages of solar orientation, weather, daylighting, building conditioning, and other variables that affect the building's environmental performance. And we study ways to optimize the human habitat in our designs to elevate the quality of life for the occupants.
Our commitment to environmentally responsible design is evident in our comprehensive, ongoing in-house education program to support LEED accreditation of team members and provide ongoing programs to increase our command of the techniques of sustainable design.
Our Professional Affiliations
COOPER CARRY team members are proud participants in the following professional associations:
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- American Planning Association (APA)
- American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
- Association of College Unions International (ACUI)
- Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
- Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)
- Council of Educational Facility Planners (CEFPI)
- Council for Quality Growth
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
- Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)
- International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- International Interior Design Association (IIDA)
- Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
- National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference (NIRSA)
- Society for College and University Planners (SCUP)
- Society of Environmental Graphic Designers (SEGD)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI)
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Architectural Designunmatched
- Architectural Servicesunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- Building Codesunmatched
- Building Systemsunmatched
- Computer Softwareunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Document Setunmatched
- Consultingunmatched
- Contract Managementunmatched
- Design Documentunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Occupancy Planningunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Project Designunmatched
- Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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