Design Architect
Ferguson Construction, Sidney, OH, United States
Overview
Are you an architect seeking a different kind of career, full of fast-paced, creative design across a wide variety of project types? Would you like to work directly with the craftsmen who build your designs? Ferguson Construction has a rare opportunity for you to develop as an architect. This is an on-site position and can be based in any 1 of our 4 regional offices located in Sidney, Columbus, Dayton, and Indianapolis. Ferguson Construction Company is seeking to add a Design Architect to our internal, interdisciplinary design team. We are a premier Design-Build contractor with regional offices in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, as well as in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ferguson designs and constructs large and small projects in many sectors: industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare. The company has been in business for more than 100 years and is committed to excellence and delivering quality and customer service. Ferguson designs spaces that enrich lives, enhance workplaces, and celebrate communities, with a focus on transparency from concept to completion and improving efficiency, certainty, and value in every project. Ferguson empowers employees to grow through the design-build process and encourages cross-training and interaction with in-house estimating, operations, quality control, and safety staff. Our staff designs and develops over $125 MM worth of design-build work annually.
This position will lead the design-build process from conception to completion in a fast-paced, cooperative, and interactive environment. Design-Build integrates designers and contractors to work as a team. RFIs and ASIs are internal conversations, and drawings are prepared for construction. Project timelines are typically six to twelve months from first contact to project completion.
This position is for an ambitious person willing to grow and eventually lead. You will lead the building design process from conceptual design development and code analysis through construction document creation, permit submission, and construction support. You will meet with customers to understand their needs and design a unique, functional, and pleasing space for their individual requirements in collaboration with our business development staff. The role also includes mentoring our talented young staff and supporting our commitment to co-ops in the design department.
Responsibilities
Functioning as part of a small to medium-sized design department, manage and take a variety of large and small projects in the industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare buildings from conceptual design through final design and detailing.
Complete conceptual designs for new builds, additions, and renovations, considering cost and constructability issues.
Work with design staff to detail and assemble construction documents in Revit.
Help to develop drawing standards and best practices.
Work with a team to prepare and review design drawings.
Submit for permits and answer plan corrections.
Lead and mentor existing designers and co-op students from area universities to advance their skills and prepare them for full-time employment.
Collaborate with outside consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Collaborate with internal colleagues such as our Director of Design, Architectural and Civil Designers, Business Development professionals, Estimators, Project Managers, Site Superintendents, and Crew Leaders.
Qualifications
Must hold a professional degree.
Must be a Registered architect with the ability to be registered in Ohio and Indiana.
A minimum of 5+ years of experience, with 10+ years preferred.
Problem-solving skills with an understanding of construction, and experience meeting with clients to meet their needs.
Proficient and well-versed in Revit with knowledge of AutoCAD.
Organized with strong communication skills.
Quality, deadline, and detail-oriented with a customer focus.
Ferguson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a full benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k, Life, profit sharing, and bonuses.
All applicants who are offered employment with Ferguson Construction Company will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Ferguson Construction policy and state law.
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Are you an architect seeking a different kind of career, full of fast-paced, creative design across a wide variety of project types? Would you like to work directly with the craftsmen who build your designs? Ferguson Construction has a rare opportunity for you to develop as an architect. This is an on-site position and can be based in any 1 of our 4 regional offices located in Sidney, Columbus, Dayton, and Indianapolis. Ferguson Construction Company is seeking to add a Design Architect to our internal, interdisciplinary design team. We are a premier Design-Build contractor with regional offices in Sidney, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio, as well as in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ferguson designs and constructs large and small projects in many sectors: industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare. The company has been in business for more than 100 years and is committed to excellence and delivering quality and customer service. Ferguson designs spaces that enrich lives, enhance workplaces, and celebrate communities, with a focus on transparency from concept to completion and improving efficiency, certainty, and value in every project. Ferguson empowers employees to grow through the design-build process and encourages cross-training and interaction with in-house estimating, operations, quality control, and safety staff. Our staff designs and develops over $125 MM worth of design-build work annually.
This position will lead the design-build process from conception to completion in a fast-paced, cooperative, and interactive environment. Design-Build integrates designers and contractors to work as a team. RFIs and ASIs are internal conversations, and drawings are prepared for construction. Project timelines are typically six to twelve months from first contact to project completion.
This position is for an ambitious person willing to grow and eventually lead. You will lead the building design process from conceptual design development and code analysis through construction document creation, permit submission, and construction support. You will meet with customers to understand their needs and design a unique, functional, and pleasing space for their individual requirements in collaboration with our business development staff. The role also includes mentoring our talented young staff and supporting our commitment to co-ops in the design department.
Responsibilities
Functioning as part of a small to medium-sized design department, manage and take a variety of large and small projects in the industrial, commercial, non-profit, educational, recreational, retail, religious, and healthcare buildings from conceptual design through final design and detailing.
Complete conceptual designs for new builds, additions, and renovations, considering cost and constructability issues.
Work with design staff to detail and assemble construction documents in Revit.
Help to develop drawing standards and best practices.
Work with a team to prepare and review design drawings.
Submit for permits and answer plan corrections.
Lead and mentor existing designers and co-op students from area universities to advance their skills and prepare them for full-time employment.
Collaborate with outside consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Collaborate with internal colleagues such as our Director of Design, Architectural and Civil Designers, Business Development professionals, Estimators, Project Managers, Site Superintendents, and Crew Leaders.
Qualifications
Must hold a professional degree.
Must be a Registered architect with the ability to be registered in Ohio and Indiana.
A minimum of 5+ years of experience, with 10+ years preferred.
Problem-solving skills with an understanding of construction, and experience meeting with clients to meet their needs.
Proficient and well-versed in Revit with knowledge of AutoCAD.
Organized with strong communication skills.
Quality, deadline, and detail-oriented with a customer focus.
Ferguson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a full benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k, Life, profit sharing, and bonuses.
All applicants who are offered employment with Ferguson Construction Company will be subject to a background investigation and drug test. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug test conducted in accordance with Ferguson Construction policy and state law.
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