Design Associate I

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, with offices located throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee.

GMC has an opening for a Design Associate to support on-going projects in our Augusta, GA office. The Designer will be involved in all stages of design and construction and will assist project managers in producing documents and managing the projects.  Applicant should be well organized and able to work within a design system, demonstrate ability to solve problems, a good communicator willing and able to network with outside consultants and AHJs to assist in driving the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs Advanced knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Adobe Products/Bluebeam
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit is a plus
• Experience with architecture, engineering or construction drawings
• Ability to think in a 3D environment
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel required
• Ability to effectively meet and accommodate deadlines on multiple projects
• Ability to document as-built conditions in existing structures.
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture or equivalent from an accredited college preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of technical and construction document production experience – retail experience preferred
• Understanding of building codes, construction methods, building systems, and engineering systems
• Working knowledge and practice skills of architectural product systems
• Working knowledge of A&E work standards, processes, and policies
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, to manage deadlines and prioritize assignments
• Understanding of the tasks associated with the preparation of construction documents

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans 

About GMC We are a regional firm with national experience located in 28 offices throughout the Southeastern United States.  We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference.  Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.