Vocon · 16 hours ago
Project Technical Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVocon is a design firm that emphasizes the power of collaboration and storytelling through design. They are seeking a Project Technical Designer who will lead the technical execution of projects, ensuring that design intent is met while coordinating with various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and owning the technical execution of small and medium sized projects of limited complexity
Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with design and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion
Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, supporting design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of documentation, overseeing construction administration services and coordinating with outside consultants
Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions
Responsible for ensuring the production of construction documents are in concert with design intent
Conduct code analyses and act as a point of contact with jurisdictions
Perform submittal reviews during construction, maintain RFI and submittal logs
Assist in managing client expectations
Coordinates communication between project team, sub-contractors and other disciplines
Conducts on-site observations and prepares architect’s field reports
Responsible for document coordination and design detailing
Coordinates project teams and team assignments to complete interior design and/or architectural projects
Use of advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices
Performs work requiring judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
Qualification
Required
Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university
Design professional with (typically) eight plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture
Fundamental competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Technical Designer job category
Specialized strength in technical execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture
Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development
Ability to communicate technical and integration issues and direction quickly
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff
Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff
Excellent organizational skills
Experience in all phases of interior design, architecture and engineering, including substantial and varied experience in project planning
Experience in all project phases, from strategic planning and programming through construction and post occupancy phases
Experience in construction document preparation and field operations
Knowledge of building materials, building codes, specifications, construction techniques, interior and/or architectural detailing
Experience with building codes, ADA requirements, zoning and generally knowledgeable in jurisdictional processes
Sufficient knowledge of engineering disciplines to coordinate work
Competent in business writing and communication skills
Proficiency in REVIT, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs
Possess BIM modeling skills
Company
Vocon
Vocon is an architecture & planning firm that offers architectural, designing, and branding services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laura Rees
Principal - COO
John C. Workley, RA, AIA
Vocon partners vocon architects of NY & Workley Architects. Principal
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