Project Designer

Classification: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Director of Production
Location: Harrisburg, PA office

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The function of the Project Designer is to develop architectural drawings throughout various phases of design. Other functions shall include field surveying, assisting with feasibility studies, assisting specification writers, and supporting construction administrators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Preparation of working drawings consisting of schematic design, design development, and construction documents in cooperation with the project manager and specification writer.
• Along with the project manager, meet with consultants on a regular basis to coordinate the project as well as maintaining the schedule.
• Communicate clearly, in both oral and written form, and speak effectively in public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties.
• Ability to work independently on smaller projects as well as within a team on larger projects.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Minimum two-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years’ experience
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Project Architect

Classification: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Director of Production
Location: Harrisburg, PA office

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The function of the Project Architect is to manage a design team in all aspects of projects in schematic design, design development, and construction document phases. Other functions include assisting with feasibility studies, assisting specification writer, involvement in the bidding phase, and supporting construction administration activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Perform technical review of drawings and specifications.
• Solicit and facilitate execution of consultant proposals as required.
• Examine the Agreement between the Owner and EI Associates to become familiar with the scope of work related to basic services and items that are considered additional services.
• Attendance as part of a team interviewing for a project.
• Attendance at meetings when required with the owner, contractors, construction manager, and agencies during construction.
• Attendance at evening meetings as required such as school board meetings, land development meetings, zoning meetings, etc.
• Attend and/or lead construction document meetings and develop associated meeting minutes.
• Meet with consultants on a regular basis to coordinate the project as well as maintaining the schedule.
• Responsible for the preparation of working drawings consisting of schematic design, design development, and construction documents with a support team staff in cooperation with the specification writer.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to RFIs and change directives.
• Interpret and explain construction codes and LEED® applicability.
• Communicate clearly, in both oral and written form, and speak effectively in public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Five-year architectural degree from an accredited college or university
• Five to ten years’ experience minimum
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
• Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Project Manager

Classification: Full-time, exempt
Reports to: Director of Production
Location: Harrisburg, PA office

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The function of the Project Manager is to manage a team in all aspects of projects including feasibility study, schematic design, design development, and construction documents phases. Other functions include assisting the specification writer, involvement in the bidding phase, and supporting construction administrators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Attendance as part of a team interviewing for a potential project.
• Examine the Agreement between the Owner and EI Associates to become familiar with the basic scope of services and items that are considered additional services.
• Solicit proposals from consultants as is warranted for review and authorization by the Vice President or Senior Vice President.
• Attendance at evening meetings, as required, such as school board meetings, land development meetings, zoning meetings, etc.
• Communicate clearly, in both oral and written form, and speak effectively in public.
• Lead design phase meetings and document associated meeting minutes.
• Meet with consultants on a regular basis to coordinate the project as well as maintaining the associated schedule.
• Responsible for the preparation of working drawings with support staff in cooperation with the specification writer.
• Assistance in mentoring and developing support staff.
• Interpret and implement prevailing building code requirements into the documents.
• Understand the prevailing LEED® rating system and implement requirements into the documents.
• Review drawings and specifications, including consultant documents, for coordination and quality control prior to release for permitting and/or bidding purposes.
• Attendance at meetings when required with the owner, contractors, construction manager, and agencies during construction.
• Review, coordinate, and respond to RFI’s and construction change directives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all parties.
• Must be a self-starter and work independently.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Five-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Registered Architect preferred
• Minimum of ten years’ of full-time experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Autodesk AutoCAD and/or Autodesk Revit experience
• Design background

Architectural Intern

Classification: Full-time (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Reports to: Project Architect /Director of Production / Senior Vice Presidents
Category: Architectural
Location: Harrisburg, PA

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Architectural Intern experienced in the educational, institutional, commercial, and municipal fields needed to perform the preparation of routine layouts, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams from design through to construction documents. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for projects. Makes simple decisions but refers most questions and/or problems to Project Architect. Has a solid understanding of 2D and 3D drafting techniques and familiarity with architectural terminology. Has familiarity with Architectural Desktop Suite, to include Revit and Lumion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Prepare schematic design, design development and construction drawings
• Attend meetings as required
• Survey existing buildings and input existing conditions
• Assist with building code review
• Prepare renderings and/or animations

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• 4-year or 5-year accredited degree or 2-year technical school degree

PREFERRED
• Possesses base knowledge and understanding of building codes
• CAD and/or Revit experience
• Experience with educational facilities
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Proficiency with 3D renderings and animation software and techniques