Designer at HLB in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Job Description:

Supports the work of 1 or more team members and displays judgement and independent thinking in the design process. Position is 70% designer / 30% project manager.

Achieving Results Project Responsibilities
Use critical thinking and discretion in assessing specific project needs and communicating effectively to the project manager.Begin to familiarize/learn the process for reviewing monthly fee drafts with Project Manager/Associate/Principal.Begins to understand how to apply authorized scope of work to tasks and meet deadlines.Assist in managing agendas, meeting minutes, and regular project status communications to build knowledge in these areas.Work independently on specific scopes of a project like calculations or documentation.Supports the team to produce work efficiently and profitably.Assists the project manager in creating labor hour budgets for projects. Working with Clients Client ResponsibilitiesDevelop good client and/or related business relationships.Enhance HLBs value to the client and promote the firm.Use communication tools to manage client expectations.

Working with Clients Client Responsibilities
Starts to develop good client and/or related business relationships - working well with their equal at other firmsEnhance HLBs value to the client and promote the firmUses communication tools to manage client expectations

Working with Teammates and Managers Management Responsibilities
Exhibit flexibility and cooperation with teammates.Manage own work time and priorities and show ability to also do this with the project team.Understand good framework for resolving issues.Interface among the principals, design/technical staff and business team as needed.

HLBs Corporate Culture and Values Responsibilities to HLB initiatives
Participation in and contribution to procedures and environment that are in the best interest of the firm.Represent the firm in a professional manner.Participation in Designing Our Future/HLB 10:10 Vision, C2Q initiatives.Reinforce HLB values Artistry, Curiosity, Balance, Integrity, Legacy.Look for opportunities to collaborate with other HLB offices on project, DOF, C2Q, business workgroup avenues in a meaningful way.