Architectural Designer

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are NorthPoint Construction Management. A premier design/build construction management company in Hudson, NH serving clients across New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. We believe a building is more than a structure – it is an integral part of the community and the people it serves. In our over 20 years in the industry, we have learned it is important for our clients to have a construction partner they can trust.

Regardless of size or scope, every project that has our name behind it is done with excellence while keeping an eye on the bottom line. By leveraging our unique design/build approach, our clients not only receive the benefit of expert design and seamless project integration, they mitigate costly construction unknowns and delays. Joining our team means access to our competitive benefits package, including:

• Vacation & Sick Days (PTO)
• (6) Paid Holidays (1) Floater Holiday
• Health insurance available
• 401K Retirement Plan

Interested? Check out https://northpointcm.com/work-with-us/careers to learn more about who we are and how you could become a part of our team. 

JOB OVERVIEW

The Architectural Designer at NorthPoint Construction must be able to independently generate relevant, innovative, and creative design concepts for a wide range of project types and scopes. We are looking for passionate, engaged designers that are willing and able to share their energy and creativity with all our team members. 

As a mid-level position on our design team, you will collaborate with other design team members and will report to Leadership for respective projects assigned to you. We are looking for designers who can produce design documents and participate in architectural problem-solving while being mindful of durability, buildability, function, environment, aesthetics, and budget.

The position requires not only strong design skills and self-motivation, but the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Project involvement for Designers extends from initial concept design to the end of construction, partnering with Design leadership and Project Management teams on every project. Communication and interaction skills are critical.

Your primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design roles and/or construction
• Professional Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School is preferred. 

SKILLS and MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to deliver creative design concepts, sketches, renderings, etc. for a wide range of projects and project types.
• Ability to quickly change gears and multi-task on a daily basis.
• Appropriate verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to speak about design and present Design concepts at Planning Boards and public meetings if required.
• Strong technical knowledge to anticipate and integrate technical building system and structural requirements into Concept Designs to ensure Design integrity and follow-through as the project moves into Production and Construction. 
• Contribute to the design process by utilizing software programs such as; AutoCAD and SketchUp. Use of Photoshop or rendering experience is beneficial.
• Produce architectural documents including, but not limited to; Existing conditions documentation, schematic layouts, design development, permit drawing sets, construction sets for field use, and final As-Built drawings for close out documents. 
• Identify potential issues during design and work with Project Management staff and other team members to find appropriate solutions.
• Produce design graphics for client presentations, planning board presentations, as well as strategic interior and exterior renderings and design explorations.
• Design with sufficient knowledge of local building codes and further research code complexities as needed. 
• Work closely with subcontractors / consultants, vendors and suppliers to understand building materials, methods and implications on project performance, project cost, and effected lead times. 
• Attend staff meetings, project meetings during design phase (as required), and attend design team meetings.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description provides a general guideline as to the most common duties and responsibilities and minimum requirements and qualifications for the position. It is not all inclusive and the actual position may vary as circumstances indicate or as determined by the Company with or without notice.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. The employee is required to be present and work in the office. Working hours are Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm with a daily 30-minute lunch. As a salaried employee, you may be required to work more as the project(s) require.

NOTICE: NorthPoint Construction Management, LLC is committed to providing fair and equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all employed and potential Employees of the Company. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.