YOUR ROLE

Project Designer is a role that aids in project design and development activities based on customer requirements. This team member also contributes to research, programming, schematic design, design development, creating construction documents, and construction administration.

PROJECT DESIGNER

Collaborate with client, colleagues, and consultants for successful initiation of projects though construction completion

Consult with clients to plan and design various projects such as commercial, retail, industrial, education, civic, multi-family residential, office buildings, government facilities, etc.

Manage project, client and construction contracts and budgets

Oversee project construction and plan design compliance

WHY YOU'D LOVE THIS JOB

You seek opportunities that achieve bottom line results for both clients and the company

You enjoy a position that allows you flexibility to design and build solutions for clients that impact our local communities

You like the responsibility that comes from working with a team of business professionals in a fast-paced environment

You are driven by integrity, quality, and industry-leading strategies

You value a fun working environment that helps you succeed

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture or a two-year technical degree.

You have strong technical skills and production experience using AutoCAD (required) and Revit (preferred) and implement those skills into the production of construction documents

You have solid knowledge of construction materials, standards and costs and use these skills on the jobsite

You have strong communication and conceptual design skills; fluency in SketchUp, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator is preferred

You have successfully worked in teams and have outstanding listening and communication skills

You advocate proactively for the field of Architecture and enjoy sharing knowledge, presenting and encouraging students to explore it as a career

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

You plan layouts in accordance with environmental, safety, or other regulations and integrate sustainable elements into unified design for client review and approval

You research and prepare information regarding specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction time

You regularly apply knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes and building materials

You perform predesign services, such as feasibility studies, building surveys, or building assessments

You attend project meetings to discuss any issues and new design ideas

You live the Ackerman-Estvold values (Family, Fun, Community, Quality, Forward-Thinking, Integrity and Clients) in a way that adds to our culture and organizational "mojo"

A BIT MORE INFORMATION

This position is in our Minot office; however occasional travel to other locations and business conferences may need to be penciled in

Must love flexible working hours and free coffee

Must love Fun Shirt Fridays, Potlucks, Birthday Celebrations and Community Involvement