Architectural Designer- Public Interest Design Firm

Experienced Architectural Designer for

Community Interest Design Firm

GRN Vision is in a progressive growth stage and ready to bring on a confident and experienced architect for our public-interest architectural firm. Our typical community-based projects include emergency homeless shelters, homeless navigation centers, transitional modular housing, affordable housing and residential group homes.

This position requires a great deal of responsibility and opportunities for learning and growth in a dynamic, flexible environment - you will be designing, managing and producing construction drawings for our community-based projects in six states. We are looking for an organized, passionate, and community-oriented team member to grow with us.

SKILL SETS REQUIRED

1. Detail-orientation and high degree of organization - able to put together well-coordinated and complete construction drawings; keep track of multiple project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
2. Excellent communication skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all project stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and the construction team.
3. Solutions-oriented problem solver who can adjust and adapt; someone interested in improving our operations and open to trying new things
4. Taking ownership - self-motivated and able to work independently while being a team player and willing to do whatever is needed.

COMPENSATION AND PERKS:

• Base Pay commensurate with experience and history of achievement - typically between $65K and $75K annual salary
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision benefits 
• 3 weeks of vacation Personal Time Off (PTO) annually; unlimited PTO after two years. Note: Health insurance will begin upon hire date and PTO benefits will commence after completion of 2 month probationary period
• Stipend for Continuing Education, professional accreditations/certifications and Personal Development
• Opportunities to grow, expand skill set, and take on additional managerial responsibilities
• Make an impact and work with other passionate, dedicated team members
• Learn how to run a successful mission-based design firm
• Learn sustainable design in the course of your work as green building consulting is an integral part of our business
• Stipend to offset moving expenses

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role has the potential to be almost anything you want to make it. Be the driving force working with a passion for community-based design in support of affordable housing, community development, and finding solutions to the homelessness crisis and seeing your projects built and operational within a matter of months. 

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

1. Do design and technical drawing work (80% of the role)
2. Manage projects schedules, ensuring timely completion and clear communication with clients and GRN Vision team members
3. Developing conceptual design and new client presentations
4. Estimate scope and and production time for new projects and assist with the development of detailed fee proposals
5. Attending AIA Las Vegas and other design & construction industry networking events
6. Candidates with less than 2 years of professional office experience will be required to complete a timed CAD competency test

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-5+ years of Architectural experience in commercial or multi-family residential projects
• 4- or 5-year architectural bachelors degree or masters degree
• Goal oriented for currently on a licensure track preferred/ not mandatory
• LEED Accredited Professional or LEED Green Associate designation preferred but not mandatory
• 1-5 years of experience in building space programming and conceptual design through construction administration
• Experience in leadership roles and personal development training are a plus as we encourage those experiences among our team
• Volunteer experience / involvement with AIA community organization is a plus based on our mission-focused business model

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Candidates must reside in Southern Nevada or be willing to relocate within 2 months
2. Experience with 2D Autocad 2024, Microsoft Office, Sketchup are mandatory. Experience with Revit is a bonus
3. Positive, passionate team player with a great attitude!

Please visit our website at GRNvision.com and check out our affordable housing projects at RPM-Team.com (our primary architectural client).

Email resumes with cover letter to Ofcmanager @GRNVision.com