Architectural Designer

What You Will Do

GFT is looking for a talented Architectural Designer to thrive within our Boston Architecture practice! This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will work an average of three days per week in the Boston office.

At GFT, our architecture team leads with innovation, crafting inspiring, sustainable, and visually compelling designs built to endure. Working closely with a multidisciplinary network of industry specialists and our in-house engineering teams, our architects harness advanced technologies and creative thinking to deliver exceptional projects that help shape and strengthen communities. Explore some of our signature architecture projects.

The Designer develops technical solutions with limited supervision from a Senior Architect or Project Architect. Provides design support across a diverse portfolio of projects, including new construction and renovations, serving transit, civic, and institutional clients. The Designer executes complex and challenging assignments in collaboration with the project team, applying established design techniques, procedures, and standards.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Prepares project documents including but not limited to plans, details, and initial set up work on projects.
• Gathers and records information such as product information and cut sheets to be used for cost estimating and specifications.
• Supports efforts for studies and reports and prepares technical reports or sections of reports.
• Leads sheet set up on project drawings, drawing schedules, plans, elevations, sections, details, and specifications.
• Leads reviewing and implementing redline markups on drawings and finalizing project work.
• Prepares 3D imaging using proprietary software for client and in-house presentations independently.
• Perform basic code evaluations and information gathering requirements for review with supervisor.
• Individual is capable of working proficiently on their own with limited direction from supervisors.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in knowing when to ask questions, enabling efficient progress within project timelines while minimizing interruptions to supervisors and team workflows.
• Coordinates work with other team members through communication and supervision.
• Capable of following direction, project / office standards, and implementing constructive criticism to improve work product and development with supervision.
• Responsible for project work during construction assigned by supervisor including but not limited to submittal tasks, RFI’s, supplemental work including sketches, or submittal review
  
  

Education | Experience:

What You Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• In process of fulfilling internship requirements and on path for licensure as architect in the state of residence
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an architectural office at the Designer level.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit/Building Information Modeling (BIM) for design and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with SketchUp, Enscape, or other 3D modeling software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and collaboration skills
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $100,000. Salary is dependent upon experience.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
  
  

Company Overview

At GFT we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

GFTs an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Boston, MA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $70,000 -$100,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location