Architectural Designer

We’re always looking for the next great member of our team. Are you that person? Explore our open positions below, and discover opportunities to apply your talents with a growing organization. Please note that our hiring team will never ask for any personal information via email or web messaging. Any applicant in consideration for a new role at GPD will speak directly to a member of our hiring team.

Location: Cleveland, OH

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For over 65 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of 870+ professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in architecture required.
• Revit/BIM experience preferred.
• Demonstrates a customer service focus.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in with an architecture firm.
• Ability to work within a team environment working with individuals from various offices and in various disciplines.
• Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task between projects and priorities at one time.

Responsibilities will include:

• Architectural design and documentation of retail, restaurant, and commercial building design including ground up, tenant fit out, and remodel type projects.
• Meeting and communicating with project manager daily/weekly.
• Due diligence, permitting research, submittals, and follow-up.
• Coordinating with our internal team of architects, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineers.
• Project Administration.

GPD offers a compensation and benefits package which includes

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more...

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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