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C2AE Design Architect in Multiple Locations, Michigan
Design Architect
Department:Architecture
Location:Multiple Locations , MI
Why Work at C2AE?
C2AE is a growing team made up of technical and creative people who love design. Our team is full-service, able to deliver the complete architecture, infrastructure, and engineering package, and specializes in the markets of education, government, and manufacturing. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who are eager to collaborate on projects to improve the built environment and the world we live in.
At C2AE, we-re passionate about making our communities a little brighter, cleaner, and safer, one project at a time. If you want to end each day with a sense of accomplishment-with the feeling that you-ve made a meaningful difference-then you-re one of us. Let-s create ahead.
What does it take to be successful at C2AE as a Design Architect?
Ability to analyze programmatic requirements and budget constraints to produce designs.
Knowledge and understanding of building design and systems, and general construction processes.
Ability to communicate, in graphic, oral, and written form, detailed and technical architectural and building/construction information, guidelines, and standard/codes/regulations.
What You-ll Contribute to C2AE?
Concept/Schematic Design
Develop initial concept options to respond to the client's needs
Develop and refine the selected concept into Schematic form
Create drawings to visually convey the solution in Schematic form to Owner (and Construction entity) - exterior form, materials, and major interior spaces, including plans, sections, elevations, and 3D images
Collaborate with Interior Designer, Project Architect, Project Manager and others in the development of the Concept and Schematic Designs
Final Design
Identify and document the Client-s Detailed Program Needs
Develop and refine the Design - exterior form, interior spaces, materials, colors, etc.
Collaborate with Interior Designer and others in the development of the Final Design
Coordinate with the Project Architect the technical development of the project to accomplish the design
Coordinate the architectural design with the site, structural, interiors, mechanical, and electrical design; engage in Integrated Design Workshop (IDW)-s
Assist the Project Architect and Interior Designer in the development of specifications
Architectural Programming
Meet with client representatives and other stakeholders to identify the issues/problems to be solved, and the client-s needs (and wants)
Review existing conditions to gain clear understanding of the site and/or building and the opportunities and challenges presented
Identify relationships of major spaces and key site/building activities
Develop a simple document that adequately summarizes the project goals, issues, and client-s needs
Construction Documents
Collaborate with the Project Architect and Interior Designer in the development/finalization of details, materials, finishes, and colors to support the design concept
Coordinate design details with civil, structural, interiors, mechanical, and electrical; engage in IDW-s
Construction Administration
Review and approve submittals for conformance to design
Respond to RFI-s regarding issues that impact design
Punchlist Review for design issues
Business Development
Develop Preliminary Design Concepts and 3D Images for Proposals & Interviews
Present Preliminary Design Concepts and Design Process at Interviews
Essential Skills & Abilities
- Program, design, and manipulate the physical environment to achieve practical and aesthetic objectives.
Education/Experience Qualifications
Master of Architecture, required
Licensed Architect, required
5-10+ years of experience in education, preferred
Work Environment:
This position requires the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
This position requires the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
This position requires the physical dexterity and ability to negotiate around an office area, and around a crowded and busy working area, including construction sites.
Terms of Employment and Benefits:
Salary, full-time, exempt, benefits, position.
Competitive compensation.
A collaborative and professional environment.
Work-life purpose and fulfillment.
Health, dental, and vision insurance and flex-spending accounts.
401(K) retirement plan options with up to a company match.
Equal Opportunity
C2AE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, working conditions, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.