What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate of Architecture position at Hooker DeJong?
Hooker DeJong, Inc. (HDJ), a National Best & Brightest Companies, is a growing Architectural and Engineering firm, with an immediate opportunity for a talented person to work on a variety of projects throughout the country. HDJ is a Michigan based firm with production offices in Muskegon and Grand Rapids, as well as a production office in Phoenix, and with other locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis and Los Angeles.
Job Title
Graduate of Architecture
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Location
Grand Rapids, MI US (Primary)
Career Level
Entry Level
Category
Architecture
Job Description
GRADUATE OF ARCHITECTURE
This position will be based out of our Grand Rapids, Michigan production office.
You will be responsible for assisting the project team efforts for effective execution of project design and the delivery of construction documents. You will participate in documentation and clarification efforts, as well as submittal review and site observation during bidding and construction.
Job Requirements
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree or Masters’ degree in Architecture
- Desire to achieve licensure preferred
- Knowledge commensurate with experience in all phases of design, from schematic design through construction administration and close-out
- Knowledge commensurate with experience of construction codes and agency compliance
- Basic knowledge and experience with coordinating work with engineering disciplines. Extensive experience is a plus.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit software and/or AutoCAD a plus
- Excellent written, verbal & visual communication skills with colleagues and clients of all levels
- Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced and multitasking environment with the ability to coordinate this information across disciplines.
- Ability and willingness to travel.
- Self-motivated and ability to work productively in a 'hybrid remote work' situation.
If you are looking to be part of an award-winning, interdisciplinary design firm, working alongside a skilled team of architects, engineers, planners and interior designers, and have the drive to learn and flourish in a high energy environment – then this is the position for you. HDJ offers a competitive wage and benefits package and was named a “National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For” in 2023 and many years prior. We’ve been improving lives through design since 1936. It’s the why behind what we do every day. For more about us, please visit our website at hookerdejong.com.
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