The Senior Designer leads design and documentation for architectural projects, coordinating with engineering systems and mentoring junior staff.
Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of retail, hospitality, light industrial, healthcare, and worship, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!
At CESO, a Senior (Sr) Designer position requires proficient knowledge of design and drafting techniques, Architectural and Engineering drawing sets, computer-aided design, modeling work, and graphics (CAD/BIM), and understanding of construction documentation. A Sr Designer is responsible for developing and leading design and documentation efforts for complete architectural building projects, including coordination of complex civil, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical engineering systems, with minimum supervision. The Sr Designer also takes on the role of helping to mentor and train Designers and Lead Designers.
Primary Responsibilities
- Use independent judgement to create and lead the production of detailed scaled plans and supporting documentation for building construction projects based on preliminary concepts, sketches, and design guidelines set forth by the Client/Owner provided by more senior staff.
- Create and lead design and preparation of 2D and 3D detailed construction drawings, and designs using Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and/or Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Be able to review projects to implement required constructability and code requirements as required by the authorities having jurisdiction.
- Coordinate the entire building construction project with associated sub-consultants and provide feedback to sub-consultants pertaining to company and client drawing standards.
- Assist Team Leads and/or Project Managers in Quality Assurance reviews performing redline mark-ups of drawings/documents produced by Designers, Lead Designers and other production staff.
- Self-check redline completion, highlight completed redlines, print check drawings and review prior to returning completed work to Team Leads, Project Managers and/or Quality Control team members.
- Be able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment to meet project deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related fields is required.
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
- Registered Architect (RA) licensure is preferred.
- Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient knowledge and use of Revit, and/or AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability to travel.
Benefits and Perks
- Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
- 401K with a Company Match
- Rewards and Recognition Program
- Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
- Paid Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
- Welcome Box
- Casual Dress Code
- Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
- Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
- Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
- Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment
CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.
CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.
Top Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Autocad
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Bim
Bluebeam Revu
Cad
Microsoft Office Suite
Revit
CESO, INC. Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 700, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28209
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