Design Professional II
Hamilton Anderson Associates
detroit, Michigan | Jul 22
This role contributes to programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation while developing technical and coordination skills. The Design Professional II will also assist with the development of project documentation, participates in team meetings, and supports coordination with consultants, codes, and construction activities while continuing to build professional experience toward architectural licensure. Assist with programming activities including preparing functional relationship and adjacency diagrams Conduct case study research and assist with documenting user needs and project requirements Assist with documenting existing building conditions and site information Prepare schematic design drawings, diagrams, and models under the supervision of senior team members Prepare volume and area calculations to support early design studies Prepare design development documentation based on approved schematic design under the supervision of senior team members Prepare architectural plans, elevations, sections, and detailed construction drawings under the supervision of senior team members Assist with preparation of outline specifications and construction specifications for smaller or less complex projects Support coordination and cross-referencing of drawing sets and documentation to insure consistency between architectural and consultants documents during all phases of projet development Assist with reviewing design development and construction documents to identify inconsistencies in document packages Assist Project Architects and Project Managers with coordination of consultant work and project documentation Investigate and summarize zoning and regulatory restrictions affecting project design Research, evaluate, and summarize all applicable local, state, and federal building codes and regulations Assist with identifying design adjustments required to meet regulatory requirements Attend preliminary meetings with code officials and assist with documentation Assist with coordination of input from public agencies, jurisdictional authorities, and consultants Assist with research and evaluation of appropriate engineering systems Support coordination and verification of available utilities Assist in evaluating space requirements and associated system costs Attend internal project meetings and contribute to team discussions Strong organizational, communication, and graphic presentation skills Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience with design and visualization software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Envision, Rhino, and Lumion (preferred) Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and meet project deadline Ability to work effectively and independently under the supervision of senior team members Strong attention to detail and ability to perform essential duties with accuracy and consistency Ability to interpret drawings, building codes, standards, and project documentation Working knowledge of building design, materials, and construction processes Ability to communicate effectively with team members, consultants, and project stakeholders
Full-Time