Architectural Designer (3-5 years) contract position

QUAD Architects is currently seeking a qualified designer to join our team. The ideal candidate shall have completed a graduate program and will have some professional design, architecture or construction experience. QUAD Architects is a design-oriented firm based in Portland, OR. We are currently working on mixed-use urban infill and multi-family developments.

We are looking for someone who brings the following qualifications:

• an accredited architectural degree with 3 or more years of professional experience
• experience with multi-family housing
• experience across multiple phases of design, from schematic design through construction administration
• comprehensive understanding of building, accessibility, energy and land use codes
• proficiency in Revit; experience with Bluebeam/Revu, and Photoshop
• self-motivated, curious and eager to learn
• strong collaboration and communication skills
• proactive problem solving, negotiation and consultation skills

Responsibilities may include:

• responsible for code diagrams, research, and calculations
• permitting activities including responding to corrections and submittals
• communication with clients, consultants and permit officials
• assist to prepare drawings, specifications, models, images and other deliverables relating to the design
• create redline markups, and incorporate redline corrections
• review pay application, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and contractor’s change proposals.