Project Designer at Cushman & Wakefield in St. Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Title
Project Designer



Job Description Summary

The Project Designer's role is to be the main point of contact for their assigned design projects and responsible for completing a prelim and spec design, implementing design standards, hitting minimum timelines, documentation and follow ups. AutoCAD and Revit skills required.
Job Description



Design Standards:

• Understand and be able to communicate The UPS Store design standards and minimum requirements effectively and with expertise.


• Understand and implement basic ADA and Building Code Requirements.

Drafting Standards:

• Be able to clearly communicate scope of work through line weights and scope notes.


• Be sufficient in Revit and CAD

Drawing Timeframes:

• Preliminary Drawings - Five days from preconstruction information received to sending the preliminary drawing to HQ for review.


• Revisions - Two days from revisions received to sending the revision drawing to HQ for review.


• Black and Tan: Design Approval to Specification Packet - Five days from design approval to specification packet sent to the AF or FC/Franchisee


• Blue Horizon: Design Approval to Specification Packet - Eight days from design approval to specification packet sent to the AF or FC/Franchisee
  
  
  • Quotes for flooring and/or gates should be requested asap after design approval is received
  
  
  
  

Drawing Reviews:

• The drawing should be turned into the preliminary drawing reviewer or the specification packet reviewer by the day before the drawing is due by 3:00.

Reflex:

• The schedule should be filled out as the steps happen.


• The notes should be entered as significant items happen.
  
  
  • The note should let anyone know, what happened, next steps, what is being waited on and a date of follow up if appropriate.
  
  
  
  


• Always use the Reflex e-file link in your emails.


• Upload all project relevant documents to the Construction


• Square footage for the project to be entered on the Sites tab


• Final cost ledger total to be entered on the Cost Ledger tab

Participating in being a Team:

• There will be additional projects and documentation that will come up to be a more efficient team.


• Be active with suggestions about how to be a more positive and productive team.


• When one person on the team is out, it is expected to jump in and fill in as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred


• 1+ years of relevant work experience or any similar combination of education and experience.


• Experience in REVIT and AutoCAD preferred


• Ability to read and review construction documents; provide technical sign-off/approval


• Understanding of the technical aspects of design/construction such as low voltage, construction materials, design concepts/budgets, constructability, electrical and HVAC systems


• Versed in the five phases of an interior/architectural project


• Excellent internal and external customer service skills


• Effective interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability


• Strong Microsoft Office skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.


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