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Project Designer

Story Construction • Ames, Iowa, United States • 1w ago

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

Story Construction is looking for a creative and team-oriented Project Designer to join their design team! You will support architectural design and project coordination, working closely with Sr. Architects to deliver cohesive, high-quality design solutions. You will work cross-functionally with design, estimating, and Story project teams and report to the Senior Architect.

Summary of Duties:

Develop and maintain relationships with owners, design consultants, project management teams, and other stakeholders.
Assist the Sr. Architect with Submittal and RFI review.
Lead progress meetings with the Owner and design team and issue minutes.
Coordinate with estimating team to ensure budgetary compliance as design progresses.
Review and comprehend the Owner's program, ensuring alignment of project objectives.
Collaborate closely with design team members on assigned projects for seamless design execution.
Work with local authorities to obtain and prepare necessary documents to secure approvals and permits.
Assist the Sr. Architect in creating detailed documents that articulate the architectural concept.
Assist the Sr. Architect in issuing design phase documents such as schematic design, design development, and construction documents for owner approval.
Utilize software such as Revit, Enscape, BSD Speclink, BlueBeam, and Adobe Suite to carry out design efforts.
Maintain a thorough understanding of current building codes, energy codes, and local ordinances.
Demonstrate creativity and innovation in architectural design.
Assist with site observations, documenting finding and issuing minutes.
Issue specifications that are thoroughly coordinated with drawings and aligned with the project scope.
Review and comprehend several design documents including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire and sprinkler.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or similar required in addition to 4+ years of experience in a similar role; Bachelor's degree in Architecture in addition to 2+ years of experience in a similar role preferred.
Ability and willingness to obtain Architect License in the State of Iowa preferred.
Experience in commercial and/or industrial construction.

Travel: Occasional travel to attend trainings, design meetings, or to visit a job site.

Benefits:

Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3 weeks of paid time off in addition to paid holidays
Company 401K plan with company match
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

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