Architectural Designer

GPAC - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Richmond, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Architectural Designer/Project Manager role at a full-service design and construction firm in Richmond involves providing site and space planning for various construction projects. The position emphasizes collaboration with project managers and engineers, ensuring compliance with building codes and local regulations, and producing architectural documents for permits and construction. The firm values continuous professional growth and offers a supportive company culture with multiple bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide site and space planning for construction project managers
• Design and rendering capabilities are a plus
• Review building code, local zoning, and park covenants
• Prepare presentation drawings as required
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with construction project managers, structural, electrical, and civil engineers
• Review project scope with construction project managers
• Produce architectural documents for permit submittal as well as construction
• Review and coordinate construction documents content with construction project manager and consultants as it relates to projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 2-5 years' experience, preferably in commercial, light industrial, or multi-family projects
• Ability to develop preliminary designs into construction documents
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit
• Ability to develop presentation drawings (colored site plan and elevations)
• 3D modeling/rendering experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship reimbursement for associates' children
• 401k plan
• 100% company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Charitable contribution matching
• One week of paid leave to perform community service
• Paid 30-day Sabbatical program after every 5 years of employment