What are the responsibilities and job description for the Excel - Architectural Designer position at Excel Engineering Inc?
INTRO TO EXCEL
Excel is an employee-owned, full-service architecture and engineering firm located in Fond du Lac, WI. We provide architecture and engineering solutions to a range of food markets, including dairy, meat, RTE, ingredients, bakery, vegetables, and more.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
- Start your day with a coffee just how you like it from the Commons
- Review project schedules and prioritize your day.
- Most days will involve design development, developing construction documents, and reviewing shop drawings and RFIs.
- Work with and oversee designers.
- Got a question? Swing by your Project Manager’s desk to talk it through.
- Lunchtime already? Enjoy food trucks on-site during summer, or head five minutes down the road for your go-to fast food. Need a break? Walk around the pond or hit the on-site fitness center.
- Jump back in with a client call or coordinate with our in-house teams to align on project scope. Clear communication keeps us moving forward.
- Need input from MEPs? A quick walk down the hall gets you the answers you need.
- End the day with a drink in the Excellar or unwind with a game of pool and some laughs with the team.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BE ABLE TO DO?
- Plan Preparation - Prepare complete, detailed construction drawings with minimal oversight and understanding of applicable systems.
- Code Knowledge - Creates code-compliant plans, understands building code requirements, completes code research to develop solutions to meet the requirements.
- Design - Applies design principles to deliver functional, budget-conscious, and visually appropriate solutions.
- Developing People - Guides team members through goals, performance standards, and feedback.
- Client Contact - Communicates with clients professionally when PM is unavailable and keeps PM informed.
- Approvals - Prepares submittals and attends approval meetings when required.
- Project Coordination - Coordinates with other disciplines to produce accurate, integrated documents.
- Productivity - Manages workload efficiently and produces accurate, high-quality drawings.
- Scheduling - Tracks progress and alerts PM of schedule risks in advance.
- Construction Admin - Reviews shop drawings, responds to RFIs, and updates PM on field issues.
- Field Assignments - Performs measurements and site observations to verify document compliance.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Requirements: Relevant Associate’s or Bachelor's Degree is desired
- Experience: Minimum 7-10 years
Salary : $90,000 - $180,000
