Project Designer - West Columbia

OverviewMcMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eight studios located in the southeast. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships and community partnerships. Our projects represent the work of a collaborative group of dedicated design professionals driven by a solitary goal: to deliver a functional solution that inspire collaboration, function, imagination, constructability, and attributes of a well-constructed environmental design.We are seeking a creative, innovative and talented Project Designer to join our West Columbia, SC team!ResponsibilitiesProvide production supportReview shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIsProduce construction documents, revisions, and addendaTake responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and constructionAssist with budget managementPrepare design presentation materialsWork directly with client and/or user group to develop schematic design concepts and programming studiesProvide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projectsWrite specifications as assignedConduct code research and analysis and review with various agencies for approvalCollaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors and/or clientsAssume project manager role as necessaryPrepare project proposals, design team budget, schedule, and workforce projectionsSupervise and provide guidance regarding overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy mattersEnsure that the project meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standardsManage and nurture the client relationshipSupervise design team members as necessaryPerform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change ordersSupport business development activities as necessaryPerform other duties as directedRequirementsAbout You: The qualifications of a Project Designer are multi-faceted. The ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities and absorb new ideas and concepts quickly is a key skill for the Project Designer. Here is a list of other required skills:Bachelor of Architecture or equivalentRegistered as a licensed architect preferred, but not requiredMinimum five (5) years combined experience as an intern architect and/or architectProficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel softwareFamiliarity with Adobe Creative Suite softwareProficiency in RevitExperience with Newforma Project CenterExperience with Newforma Project Analyzer (Planifi)Experience with Bluebeam PDF RevuFirm grasp of building technology fundamentalsThorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trendsExcellent time management skillsAbility to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing prioritiesClear verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to provide clear directionDemonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivityReady to apply? If this career opportunity sounds like a fit for you and you are ready to join the MPS team, click on the 'apply' button below.Physical DemandsThe 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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Workplace EnvironmentWork environment characteristics 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 these essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud.While performing the duties of this job in the office work environment, the employee will not be exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.McMillan Pazdan Smith is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status or any classification protected by state or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this web site, please contact Human Resources at: hr@mcmillanpazdansmith.com for further assistance.J-18808-Ljbffr