Architectural Technician (Architecture)

Why Gray AE?

Gray AE is a top-ranked design-build firm offering architecture and engineering services to domestic and international customers throughout the U.S. It's the spirit of the people at Gray AE – passion, commitment and a great team environment – that makes our company a great place to work.  Our purpose is to make a difference in people's lives by creating unforgettable customer experiences and great projects.  The people of Gray AE exemplify our core values: we put safety and quality of life first, we are customer and relationship driven and we demonstrate the golden rule - we treat others the way we want to be treated.

Who we want… (Requirements)

The new team member is required to have Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a degree from a technical college and three to five (3-5) years of experience; or the equivalent combination both.

Experience designing in Revit is highly preferred and experience producing architectural drawings is required.  Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheets, design software and e-mail. The selected candidate will have excellent communication skills. This position can be based in Lexington, Charlotte, Birmingham, Atlanta and we will consider remote for the right candidate.

The new team member should be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development. If you are a high achiever striving to exceed expectations in a fast-paced innovative company, then Gray AE is the place for you.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we expect… (Essential Functions)

• Prepares architectural plans as directed by design managers and assists design managers in construction administration activities.
• Assists with layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for customer review and approval.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for customers, construction personnel, sub-consultants, and design-build subcontractors.
• May assist design managers in administration, review, and coordination of project submittals.
• May periodically assist design managers in conducting on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Prepares studies and reports.
• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear.  They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

Normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled.   Overtime may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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