Project Designer/Deputy Team Leader

What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
HNTB is seeking a highly motivated Project Designer with 5 years of experience in architectural design and construction, with a focus on transportation architecture preferred. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of how architectural building systems are built, with a focus on construction methods, building materials, and detailing, and experience in construction administration. They should have the ability to take responsibility for technical design aspects of projects, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions. Candidates with experience in the design of public, high-traffic facilities are preferred. The candidate must hold a degree from an accredited architecture program, or qualify for an alternative licensure program. Demonstrated advancement in the AXP process and progress towards licensure is preferred.
In addition to these qualifications, the candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills, time management skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity, and flexibility. The successful candidate must also be able to learn quickly across varied design projects and project delivery types, have a understanding of building codes and accessibility guidelines, have an ability to navigate code requirements for multiple jurisdictions, and the ability to navigate the diverse requirements of agencies and governmental clients is preferred.
This opportunity entails being responsible for interpreting client goals and program requirements needed to establish design goals and parameters for small to medium sized project assignments, and be available to work under the supervision of a Project Architect/Sr. Project Architect on large projects. Serves as a resource to the project architect and project manager as the design is developed. Responsible for communication of design concepts to client and project teams.
As a Project Designer at HNTB, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation-related projects, including related to rail stations and systems, highways, transit systems, potentially airports and other public facilities. You will be responsible for coordinating with the project architect and other team members to develop design concepts and solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with contractors, clients, and other professionals to ensure that quality projects are delivered on time and within budget. In addition, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings, answering RFIs, and attending site visits.
In addition to the job description as defined below, you'll:
• Participate in the design and documentation of transportation-related architectural projects, with a focus on construction feasibility and detailing
• Work with project teams to develop design concepts and solutions, considering construction methods and materials specific to transportation projects and ensuring compliance with building codes, accessibility guidelines, agency and other requirements for various jurisdictions
• Coordinate with other disciplines (structural, MEP, etc.) to ensure design integrity and compliance with codes and standards
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with the project architect, other team members regularly, and with contractors and clients as needed
• Assist in the development of construction documents, including drawings and specifications
• Contribute to the development of project budgets and schedules
• Assist in construction administration as needed, including reviewing shop drawings, answering RFIs, and attending site visits
If you are a talented and ambitious architectural professional with a passion for transportation design, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
What You'll Do:

• Provides interpretation of client's goals and programs. Prepares design concepts consistent with client's goals, budget and schedule.
• Works closely with the project architect and project manager in planning and implementing all work processes in consideration of budgets and schedules. Work includes preparing work plans, estimating hours to complete tasks, developing project reports, managing consultant team members (including coordination and incorporation of all work products) and reviewing invoices.
• May work in conjunction with Sr. Project Designer as a part of the design team on larger projects.
• Presents design concepts to clients and team members.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on architectural projects of small to medium size and assists on larger projects.
• Integrates quality control measures during all phases of design.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design
• 5 years related experience

What We Prefer:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited Architecture program, or qualification for an alternative licensure program
• 5 years of experience in architectural design and construction, with a preferred focus on transportation projects, including experience in the design of public, high-traffic facilities
• Strong understanding of construction methods, building materials and detailing specific to transportation projects
• Thorough understanding of building codes and accessibility guidelines
• Ability to work independently, to make and take responsibility for recommendations and decisions
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant design software
• Proficiency in additional software such as Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, Lumion, and other rendering software is a plus
• Experience in construction administration
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods is a plus, including feasibility studies, programming, bridging, design-bid-build, program management or others
• Strong problem-solving skills, time management skills, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, collaboration skills, creativity, and flexibility
• Ability to learn quickly across varied design projects and project delivery types
• Demonstrated advancement in the AXP process and progress towards licensure is preferred
• LEED certification a plus

Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Locations:
Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania)
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