Crawford Architects is seeking a Project Designer to join our growing Honolulu office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will assist in the overall efforts of various project phases, including RFQ/P coordination, developer on-boarding, compliance and documentation. Essential job responsibilities may include the following:

Work within a dynamic environment to perform assignments under the supervision of firm principals, project managers, and architects.

Develop, modify and/or review drawings according to established standards

Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards

Quality assurance for the documentation of all phases in compliance with established QA/QC and Best Practice Standards

Understanding and communication of design intent, product and code research, into technical documents

Assist with programming and master planning efforts

Provision of construction administration services – overseeing project completion

Client, consultant, and contractor project information coordination

Maintaining relationships with stakeholders, project management and design and construction team

Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing and promotional materials

Requirements

Candidates will have to meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration.

Education: Bachelor’s degree(s) in architecture or related field from an accredited institution.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in the practice of architecture, project management, construction, or related field.

Location: Applicant must be a resident of the State of Hawai’i

Technical Skills / Software Capabilities: Candidates should have strong technical skills/proficiency with the following tools:

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Sustainability Requirements, including USGBC/LEED standards

Soft Skills: Priority will be given to candidates who effectively demonstrate the following:

Strong knowledge of design principles

Ability to interpret design concepts/layouts, including commonly-used architectural standards, practices, and procedures

Knowledge of building regulations, life-safety codes, design techniques, tools, and design principles involved in the production of precision technical plans

Strong creative and technical thinking skills

Strong presentation and communication skills

Attention to detail with an ability to work within budget/time constraints

Strong design skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of work

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Ability to build relationships and work successfully with a variety of parties

All-around practical knowledge

Strong interpersonal communication and project leadership skills

Benefits

Crawford Architects offers a competitive compensation package, including company paid health insurance premiums, company contributed HRA, paid time off, 401k matching, and ESOP eligibility after 1 year of service.

Salary commensurate with experience.