Architectural Project Designer II

  • Spokane, WA
  • $69,840-97,020 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:
  • renewables and energy services
  • engineering and design
  • construction and facility services
To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?The Opportunity with McKinstryWe are adding an Architectural Project Designer II to our growing McKinstry’s Architectural team. Your passion, experience and endless curiosity will be important in our drive for transformative change in the industry. Some responsibilities you will have include:
  • Work within McKinstry’s Architectural team on a variety of quick-turn, fast-paced projects
  • Responsible for coordinating the production of deliverables throughout the architectural design process
  • Responsible for supporting the Architectural Project Manager with the following:
  • Production of construction documents
  • Technical detailing
  • Revit modeling and BIM360
  • Building code and ADA research
  • FF&E research and selections
  • Concept and design development
  • Project scheduling
  • Cross-disciplinary coordination
  • Construction administration duties
  • Consistent communication and follow-through
What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry
  • Proficiency and experience working effectively and efficiently with Revit 3-D modeling, BIM360, and project coordination required
  • Proficiency and experience creating and coordinating construction documents required
  • Understanding of architectural detailing and construction methods
  • Knowledge of Building code, ADA and jurisdictional/permitting processes
  • Ability to lead development and updates of team design standards, templates and Revit/BIM processes
  • Ability to create meetings minutes, reports, conduct occupancy and code calculations with oversight
  • Curiosity and passion for understanding and learning more about the architectural design process, and a desire to take on more responsibilities
  • Experience with Construction Administration duties including submittal reviews, RFI responses, communicating with jurisdictions
  • Ability to work with assigned project team productively and collaboratively
  • Proficient in MS Office programs
  • Architectural licensure or in-progress to licensure preferred
  • NCARB certificate is preferred
  • LEED AP preferred
  • Experience with SketchUp software a plus
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
  • Minimum 5 years related experience
PeopleFirst BenefitsWhen it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
  • Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Transgender inclusive benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Pet insurance
  • “Building Good” paid community service time
  • Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
  • McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
See benefit plan documents for complete details.If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.The pay range for this position is $69,840 - $97,020 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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