Job Description

Graduate Architect - Baltimore, MD

AMMON HEISLER SACHS architects is looking for a Graduate Architect (Paid Position) to join our team of passion-driven professionals whose visions go beyond four walls and a roof. For our team at AMMON HEISLER SACHS architects, communities grow from a strong set of shared interests, visions, and goals. We bring the same local spirit and commitment to every client and their community because we respect that they trust us with their vision. Some of whom we’ve worked with for more than 30 years.

Our relationship-driven approach — paired with a community architect mindset — is what makes us a better partner, team, and neighbor. Think you can see yourself being a part of this mission?

YOUR ROLE
(0-3 years’ experience) Non-licensed architectural staff. Professional degree in architecture. Full-time, entry-level professional performing basic architectural assignments. Undertakes a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard architectural techniques for small projects or selected segments of a larger project. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
General

• Performs specific/limited portions of assignments using prescribed methods
• Under general supervision, works from the design of others and performs routine architectural assignments
• Assignments may include higher-level work for training/development purposes
• Programming - Assistant

Pre-design

• Field Measuring - Assistant
• CAD Input of existing conditions
• ADA Survey - Assistant
• Programming - Assistant
• BOMA Study - Assistant

Schematic Design

• SD Plans, Elevations, sections – Production
• SD Plans, Elevations, sections – Design
• Client/User Design Meetings - Meeting Minutes
• Renderings /Models
• Space Planning

Design Development

• Product / Material Research
• DD Plans, Elevations, sections – Production
• Client/User Design Meetings - Meeting Minutes
• DD Plans, Elevations, sections - Design

Construction Documents

• CD Plans, Elevations, sections - Production
• Client/User Design Meetings - Meeting Minutes
• CD Plans, Elevations, sections - Design

Permitting

• Research permitting requirements
• Meeting Minutes for pre-permit submission meeting w/ plans reviewer
• Fill out permit application
• Assemble permit documents
• Submit permit documents
• Track permit through the process

Bidding

• Distribute Contract Documents
• Assist with RFI responses
• Assist with Addenda

Construction Administration

• Assist with pre-construction meeting
• Assist with RFIs
• Assist with Submittals
• Assist with ASIs
• Assist with Applications for Payments
• Assist with final punch list
• Write pre-construction meeting minutes
• Review submittals
• Prepare final punch list

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency
• Technical Capacity
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis

Supervisory responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to attend all off-site meetings is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Non-registered graduate or licensed architect with diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, used advanced techniques, and has responsibility for finished plans, specifications and material approval
• Demonstrates use of advanced techniques and modification/extension of theories, precepts, and practices of individual’s field
• Be a smart communicator with strong presentation skills

ABOUT AHSa

At Ammon Heisler Sachs architects, we turn a vision into a space built for experiences to happen.

Based in the heart of Baltimore, we’re helping build places where we live, learn, work, and play. And while we’re true to our local roots, our confidence, credibility, and work have reached different parts of the country, too. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve worked with clients to create designs with function. We’ve worked with all kinds of local businesses and community partners, so we understand the unique needs of a hospital versus a retail bank versus a hotel. All of our designs blend function, industry-leading practices, and our experience within our clients’ industries because we understand that good design leads to better business. Clients can trust us to guide their vision from creation to construction to completion. We’re in this with them. Not only because we believe in what they want to build, but because we consider ourselves a part of every community that we serve.

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