Architectural Associate

Dore Whittier is looking for architectural professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children, teachers, and other public servants. For over 30 years our firm has been a leader in educational facility design with a strong focus on public K-12 schools and public safety projects. With offices in Newburyport, MA, and Burlington, VT, D W is an award-winning full-service design and project management firm that fosters close collaboration at all levels. We pride ourselves in our commitment to designing buildings that inspire its users with exciting, functional, sustainable, and cost-effective design.

The Architectural Associate is an essential team member responsible for the creation of project design, development, and construction documents at Dore Whittier. An Architectural Associate will work under the direction of a project Job Captain and/or Project Manager and will have the opportunity to develop a broad range of work such as early project presentation images and documents, construction documents including BIM (Revit) development, project detailing, specification research and general project advancement and completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years of production in design and drafting using Revit software, possessing an in-depth working knowledge of the current version of the software is required
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Architecture is strongly preferred. Candidates with other degrees or education will be considered based on demonstrated capabilities.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or related software for visualization and presentations is preferred
• Knowledge of LEED principles; LEED AP certification preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communications skills required. Ability to think and act proactively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with public bid projects in Massachusetts is considered advantageous
• Active pursuit of professional registration is preferred

ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: (list is not extensive)

• Coordinate with Project Teams in the development of presentation and construction documents at all phases of design, development, and construction.
• Conduct research related to products, building code, energy code, or accessibility code research.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members to convey information about changes and new elements introduced into the model that may affect their work.
• Identify problematic issues and discuss proactively with the Project Team to develop workable design and construction solutions.
• Prepare finished construction documents working independently with moderate supervision.
• Receive and process quality assurance feedback on work products with the intent of revising refining documents for presentation and/or construction.
• Perform self-initiated checking of assignments prior to review or presentation.

Dore Whittier prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, VT 05401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, VT 05401