Associate Architect a/B – Parametric Modeler
Company | NYC School Construction Authority |
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Location | Queens, NY, USA |
Salary | $67344 – $116163 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Computational Design, or related fields (Master’s Degree preferred)
- Strong skills in Rhino and Grasshopper for building complex parametric models
- Familiarity with CFD, Daylight a plus.
- Knowledge of programming languages (Python or C# highly preferred)
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a professional Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architectural, or Architectural firm preferred
- Ability to multi-task with a keen eye for detail and precision
- Ability to deliver challenging project timeframes and deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Eagerness to learn and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Critical thinking skills to develop innovative solutions
Responsibilities
- Computational / generative design and data analysis. Explore emerging technologies and implement them in practice
- Develop and implement computational design expertise across the department
- Build computational models for various projects
- Develop internal tools for efficiency and excellence
- Collaborate with internal and external clients to understand their needs and develop strategies
- Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies, best practices, and software applications
- Communicate technical ideas in an accessible manner
- Build quality relationships with team members and across the organization
- Implement BIM workflows, Using Revit, Dynamo for automation and data manipulation.
- Produce design documents for current projects, preparation of scope reports, preparing Revit/CAD contract drawings, detailing and shop drawing/submittals review and specifications.
- Assist in the preparation of pre-schematic, schematic, design development and construction documents, including reports, drawings and simple specifications along with design review of submitted construction documents.
- Assist in reviewing submittals, bids and addressing requests for information.
- Assist in monitoring the progress of the construction phase of the project by conducting site observations, preparing field reports, punch lists and deficiency reports, etc.
- Attend project kick-off meeting to discuss the nature of the project, budget, and time frames.
- Coordinate and work with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel, as well as outside vendors, contractors and government agencies.
- Perform related tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Project portfolio showcasing parametric modeling