What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Architectural Designer position at D. Clugston, Incorporated?
About D. Clugston, Inc.
We're a Design-Build General Contractor focused on the design and construction of community clubhouses and amenities. Since 2004, our Design Division has been creating the plans, from conceptual drawings to the construction documents, for National Builders throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. Working closely with the Design Division, our Build Division has built hundreds of Amenity Centers from Greensboro, NC to Wilmington and we are quickly expanding.
Architectural Designer
We are seeking an Architectural Designer to work with our clients and lead a Design team from Concept to Construction Documents. This role coordinates with our external engineering and architectural partners and our internal construction team to produce full sets of construction documents.
As an Architectural Designer at D. Clugston, you will work directly with the Build department as the construction of the project commences giving you real-time feedback to your design efforts.
About the Role
The ideal candidate is highly proficient in Revit, experienced in BIM 360, understands applicable building codes, and is comfortable leading a small team while coordinating with engineering consultants, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned projects through design development and construction documentation
- Manage the preparation and coordination of commercial construction documents across all project phases
- Coordinate drawings and project information among architectural and engineering disciplines, including civil consultants
- Use Revit and BIM 360 to support model management, document coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Review work for quality, completeness, constructability, and code compliance
- Apply strong knowledge of building codes, accessibility requirements, and jurisdictional coordination
- Direct and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, delegation, and review
- Coordinate project schedules, consultant deliverables, and internal team deadlines
- Maintain clear communication among team members, consultants, clients, and leadership
- Identify conflicts early and drive resolution across disciplines using Revit, BIM 360, and drawing review processes
- Guide technical execution while balancing design intent, constructability, and code compliance
- Support efficient, organized, and high-quality project delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in architecture preferred
- Strong proficiency in Revit
- Working knowledge of BIM 360 for project collaboration, file sharing, and consultant coordination
- Demonstrated experience producing and coordinating commercial construction documents
- Solid understanding of building codes
- Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to organize work, lead a small team, and keep projects moving
- Experience in design-build delivery is preferred, but not required
Benefits
We offer a strong benefits package that supports your health, long-term financial goals, and work-life balance, including a competitive 401(k) match, comprehensive Blue Cross Blue Shield medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, and paid time off and personal days.
- 401(k) with company match — 100% match on the first 3% contributed, plus 50% match on the next 2%
- Medical insurance premiums covered 100% for the employee
- Dental and vision coverage available
- Dependent coverage options available
- Architecture Association Dues paid
- Financial support for Continuing Education toward applicable certifications