Senior Technical Designer - Architecture

Company Overview At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities, and planet while fostering sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams. Position Responsibilities Actively leads distinct portions of a Project with periodic supervision by Project Leadership. Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project level. Produces, coordinates and/or oversees presentation and contract deliverables such as diagrams, 3D models, drawings, renderings, physical models and animations. Effectively communicates internally with project teams and externally with consultants and clients through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means. Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale. Actively collaborates at a project, consultant team, and client team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio and office. Demonstrates an advanced understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, codes, details and construction techniques. Enriches design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to design and document at all project phases. Proactively checks and coordinates project documents for compliance with the project’s technical requirements. Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, guiding and teaching less experienced staff when needed. Leadership Responsibilities Inspires and leads others by example, mentors and trains staff, defines expectations and responsibilities, delegates based on team members’ abilities. Develops and manages a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule. Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities. Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and staff knowledge development. Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures. Protects SOM from financial and legal risk. Minimum Qualifications Completion of a professional degree in Architecture or a related field. Minimum 6 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Professional licensure process is close to completion. Strong proficiency in Revit, BIM and AutoCAD. Proficiency in 3D modeling software (Rhino, parametric and rendering software) and other graphic software. Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, Construction Types I, II & IV, sustainability, and integrated design. Proficiency in various types of construction management software. Advanced knowledge of building code and ability to research and apply into technical construction documents. LEED accreditation preferred. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance. 401(k) matching, pre‑tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs. Hybrid/flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program. Professional development: reimbursement for professional licenses, renewals, exam fees, and specialized in‑house career development. Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, location, and education, typically ranging from $90,000 to $120,000. Equal Opportunity SOM is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)