Architecture Associate

Architecture Associate

BDG Architects is currently seeking a skilled, imaginative, and driven Architecture Associate. This full-time position will be situated in our Princeton, NJ office. Candidates must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience.

The role will involve working on a variety of projects, including those within the Banking & Financial Services, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality, Education, and other sectors. Applicants should exhibit proficiency in AutoCAD and have the capability to manage multiple projects while meeting fast-paced production deadlines. Experience with Revit is advantageous.

If you're passionate about architecture and possess the requisite skills and experience, we invite you to apply and become a valuable part of our dynamic team at BDG Architects.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Take charge of project management to ensure timely completion, adherence to budget constraints, maintenance of high-quality standards, and fulfillment of client expectations.
• Foster open communication channels between the project team, Principal-in-Charge, and operations management to facilitate seamless coordination and alignment of objectives.
• Establish, refine, and uphold project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and meticulously track budgets and schedules for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Guarantee efficient project delivery and maintain quality standards throughout all phases, from programming to project closeout.
• Manage and assist with work on all phases of various architectural projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination and correlation of construction drawings and review production drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate as a peer client liaison to aid in the development and implementation of client-established processes and procedures. The Project Manager is also responsible for generating reports to maintain clients informed about the overall program status and specific project updates.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient understanding of commonly utilized concepts, practices, and procedures within an architectural office.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational prowess and adept time management capabilities.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration and team-building.
• Strategic thinking abilities to tackle design challenges, document production, and detailing development.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Must be proficient in software applications including AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet.
• Strong understanding of construction and detailing.

Education

• Completion of professional architecture degree program

BDG Architects offers a comprehensive benefit package with options for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, annual performance bonuses, and the ability to participate in a 401K program. We also offer paid holidays and paid personal time off.