Design Associate Architect 1

We’re looking for a full-time, Design Associate Architect 1

to join our Mason and Hanger team located in either Lexington, KY; Glen Allen, VA; or Virginia Beach, VA.

As the Design Associate 1 here’s the work you’ll do:

•             Using advanced knowledge to create and edit drawings (CAD / BIM).

•             Assist with presentations, models, renderings, and proposals

•             Construction Admin Assistance

•             Complying with data protection principles while handling personal, protected and / or Covered Defense Information on behalf of Day & Zimmermann. Data Handlers should be trained to follow documented policies, standard operating procedures and secure practices associated with protecting trusted employee and customer data

This role is for you if you have these skills:

•             Developing proficiency with drawing production software regularly used in department (AutoCAD, Revit, Microstation, etc.).

•             Learning software, processes, and document preparation requirements typically utilized in department

•             Developing knowledge of regularly used codes and standards within department.

•             Ability to read and comprehend building drawings, developing an understanding of design and construction process

•             Must build reliable relationships with department through maintaining ownership for assigned work and delivering efficient and high quality results. Expected to be a proactive learner, responsible to seek out assistance when needed, identify expectations, check own work output against quality expectations, and pursue opportunities to grow technical capabilities. Maintains professional humility and respect in partnership with all team members in pursuit of overall project success. Is expected to know their own technical limitations and proactively seek out support where needed. Ability to take direction and guidance from more senior staff within department.Data privacy, information security and policy compliance

And if you have these qualifications:

•             Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.

•             0 - 4 years’ experience

•             Ability to obtain security clearance

•             Great attitude and team player

•             Successful completion of drug and background screening process.

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $63,840 - $ 95,760. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees and it shows.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

•             Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.

•             Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)

•             Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds

•             Walking

•             Repetitive motion of any part of the body

•             Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)

•             Talking

•             Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.

•             Ability to read complex documents in the English language.

•             Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.

•             Ability to write complex documents in the English language.

•             Capacity to express thoughts orally.