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Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? We’re looking for an experienced Designer III to join our Education team in our Oakland office. The Education team works on various projects from K-12 to higher education. We offer a robust bonus plan, flexible hours including work-from-home and every other Friday off options.

An ideal candidate will serve as a primary technical resource to project teams, consistently apply and deepen their understanding of general concepts, standards, and team dynamics, and offer high-level technical and design documentation support. This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Designer III, you will…

+ Independently develop BIM/Revit design and documentation of drawings.

+ Offer non-BIM/Revit computer software support to project teams.

+ Collaborate with project leaders to develop and produce solutions for moderately complex design problems.

+ Incorporate code research into drawings and conduct agency coordination.

+ Coordinate with consultants consistent with the scope of work, if necessary.

+ Adhere to the company’s established standards for design, quality control, and production.

+ Review and evaluate documents for accuracy and coordination within project teams.

+ Engage in all phases of the design and project documentation process.

+ Develop presentation materials to bolster the design and marketing efforts of the project team.

+ Use basic project management tools to assist with different phases of projects, including construction administration.

+ Assist project leads to align client commitments with the project scope of work and guide staff toward accomplishing project goals.

+ Conduct project research and integrate it into the project; assist in coordinating specifications.

+ Ensure timely and accurate updating of project records in support of studio project management.

+ Display time management skills, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on schedule, and take initiative to seek out guidance or additional tasks, as needed.

+ Demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of individuals.

+ Lend support to the project team and market/studio leadership with any additional duties that may be assigned.

Designer III Qualifications – The Must-Haves (Required)

+ Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years architectural project experience

+ Proficient with BIM/Revit software programs, MS Office Suite, Bluebeam

+ Prior experience with Education projects (DSA experience a huge plus)

Designer III Qualifications – The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)

+ LEED accreditation

+ Prior experience with Sketch-Up, Rhino, or other 3D programs

Salary Range: $89,200-$105,700 annually. Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.

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