Turner Construction Company · 1 day ago
DefaDesign Specialist – Architecture (Bay Area)ult
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$81K/yr - $111K/yr
3+ years expTurner Construction Company is seeking a DefaDesign Specialist in Architecture to conduct architectural analysis and perform technical reviews. The role involves mitigating architectural design risks, solving construction challenges, and optimizing design-build and design-bid-build projects.
ConstructionBuilding Material
Responsibilities
Perform technical reviews of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics and provide architectural analysis
Review and evaluate project specific designs from architectural standpoint, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables
Review and assess project documentation such as drawings, basis of design documents, specifications, reports, and shop drawings related to architecture
Examine documents for compliance with local or national code requirements
Perform ADA and barrier-free reviews of design documents
Propose potential solutions to Design/Construction team for design optimization, challenges, and constructability improvements related to architecture
Evaluate and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operations issues
Establish constructive and effective relationships with internal/external project team members, subcontractors, and clients to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development
Work in partnership with linked design disciplines to improve the coordination of design concepts (e.g. geotechnical, structural, code-compliance, building envelope and façade, MEFP, vertical transportation, acoustics, and fire)
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree from accredited and credentialed degree program in Architecture with 4 years of industry experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
American Institute of Architecture® (AIA) licensed or in pursuit of certification, required
Design experience in diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction with focus on all architectural elements, required
Think and write in highly structured manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities, required
Architectural products and costs knowledge
U.S. building design codes and material specific standards experience
Peer reviews and due diligence studies experience
Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
Design software for design analysis, general collaboration software (e.g. Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and SketchUp)
U.S travel, 25%
Company
Turner Construction Company
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