Develops a thorough understanding of projects; design philosophy and provides major input in developing a design and building performance strategy and effectively conveys this to assigned team members when appropriate

Provides technical design input. Responsible for a project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with Senior Designer

Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions

Demonstrates strong project team leadership skills with an interest in project management

Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated and support the design concept and performance goals of the project

Contributes to the preparation of design documents and leads the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases, delivering complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation

Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction document drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent

Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems

Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design

Performs construction administration duties (i.e. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)

Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans cost estimates and calculations

Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)

Maintains contact with clients, consultants and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required