Technical Designer V at Leo A Daly in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

Leo A Daly

EEO Information

Leo A Daly Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Leo A Daly Company, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 402-391-8111. For more information about your rights under the law, see EEO is the Law



Overview

LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we’ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities and enable great things. Our creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering, interiors and program management to deliver truly integrated design.

We are a diverse collection of inventive problem solvers united by a passion for great design.

We own the impact of our work, socially, economically and environmentally. In collaboration with our clients and each other, we create innovative, thoughtful and sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that face our world.

Click WHO WE ARE to learn more about us!

Responsibilities

• Designs and specifies project appropriate architectural requirements
• Plans and develops projects of various sizes and works under supervision
• Investigates, evaluates and recommends design solutions, prioritizes work, receives guidance on complex issues
• Performs Revit modeling and detailing with team
• Participates in cross-discipline discussions and coordination with multidisciplinary teammates
• Conducts site investigations and observations.
• Prepares basic narratives, reports, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, with regard to project schedule and budget constraints
• Participates in construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI’s, working to solve construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept
• Assists with marketing and business development activities
• Travel for project-related activities may be required
• Coordinating the work of junior professionals and technicians
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, working to solve problems when encountered, and receives guidance on complex projects
• Competent in general conventional aspects of architecture
• Performs work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Independently solves problems encountered
• Diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices uses advanced techniques
• Responsible for finished plans, specifications, or approval of materials and construction
• Applies sound and diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices in a broad array of assignments and related fields
• May act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities
• Requires use of advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices of individual’s field
• Confirms scope of work and contractual obligations with project manager
• Understands the project(s) scope, and plans and develops concepts and approaches appropriate to the construction budget and the disciplines in carrying out the project work
• Follows the project plan and informs the project manager of obstacles
• Performs code analysis

• 10+ years experience
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university preferred

General Characteristics

• Maintains knowledge of current industry trends on space, function, materials, etc.
• Proficiency with computer software including Revit Architecture required
• Working knowledge of Sketch-Up and Adobe Creative Suite/Bluebeam preferred
• Time management and organization skills with the ability to be involved and remain current on issues relating to a number of one-two projects in various stages
• Demonstrated ability to develop awareness and begin to lead team coordination of contract documents
• Strong graphic, verbal, and written communications skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multidiscipline Team
• Ability to direct and lead a production team of architectural teammates to develop and orchestrate full team coordination of contract documents
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards
• Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets in Revit Architecture required
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of concurrent. projects in various stages
• Ability to deal with competing priorities and manage time appropriately
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multidiscipline team
• Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions. Works closely with the project manager to execute project plans
• Coordinates with project manager to directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery
• May include special expertise roles and titles, such as medical planner, lab planner, etc.

Why Join LEO A DALY?

At LEO A DALY, you will become part of a collaborative design culture and do work that matters. As an integrated design practice, we believe that a diversity of perspectives generates better solutions. We trust and support each other, ask hard questions and solve complex problems. Guided by a spirit of inquiry, we design for people at every scale, creating spaces that elevate individuals, their communities, and the institutions that serve them. Join LEO A DALY - help us transform the world.

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