Architectural Designer (Intern Architect)

Description: The Architectural Designer is a vital role to our organization and will help support the day-to-day operations of the Architecture Division. An ideal candidate will be a proven industry professional who is passionate, innovative, willing to work collaboratively, and actively seeks process improvement strategies. Job title: Architectural Designer Department: Quality Control & Inspection Unit Full-time/Exempt Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide general support to project members, such as document preparation, control, and data dissemination.
• Strong communication and written skills
• AutoCAD and Sketchup proficiency.
• Assist with monitoring the status of PLI permits for the projects and diligently communicate with the relevant City affiliations.
• Record information and manage financial transactions, check requests and bookkeeping.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture
• Collaborate with Assistant Director of Architecture & Engineering, and external stakeholders with technical drawings, reports, and presentations.
• Assist with document preparations such as contracts, amendments, authorization memos, and board agenda.
• Must be a team player and people oriented.
• Promotes Diversity, and Inclusion
• Assist with review of proposals for professional services and construction bids received by the URA.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA.
• Efficiently coordinate and manage the scheduling of meetings, securing conference room reservations, and making necessary phone calls as required.
• Promoting Equity,
• Assist with the management and administration of construction contracts and consultants.
• Analyzing information, preparing documents and spreadsheets, and maintain vendor relationships.
• Assist with the review of contract documents and specifications for adherence to applicable design standards.
• Serve as liaison between Assistant Director of Architecture & Engineering, vendors, URA staff, regulatory officials, and clients.
• Assist Quality Control staff to provide technical information to other URA departments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs., standing, sitting, reaching, and stretching.
• Assist in creation and delivery of meticulously crafted architectural drawings, 3D Modeling and visually compelling graphics. Position Requirements and Qualifications:
• Assist with creating, recording, controlling, and organizing documents and drawings.
• Assist and support architects and engineers in executing multiple architectural and engineering projects.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency Preferred Qualifications: LEED GA, LEED AP, or similar certifications Competencies:
• Answer bidder inquiries, managing bidding and budgets, prepare written reports.
• Assist Quality Control staff to ensure that design and construction projects meet URA standards.
• Serve as backup for payroll approval as needed.
• Must be organized, focused, accurate and detail oriented.
• Reporting skills, estimating, decision making, teamwork and documentation Skills.
• Other assigned duties a required.
• Assist with the review of the architectural drawings and specifications as the basis for contract bids.
• Promotes Teamwork Physical Requirements:
• Assist with managing project file folders and updating project information on daily basis.
• Knowledge of industry practices, procedures, and market trends and strong administrative background.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone. Disclaimers: The URA is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual origination, political, and/or union affiliation. AN APPLICANT MUST BE A CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENT OR BECOME ONE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE URA. Requirements: PI223870069