Success at KGD Means

• You are agile, detail-oriented, and committed to design and technical excellence. You take initiative, enjoy leading project documentation, and bring experience coordinating complex teams and consultants. You’re excited by the opportunity to work on a diverse range of building types—from multifamily housing and commercial office to mission-driven public architecture.
• Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.
• Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.
• Ethos: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, of everything we create.
• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.
• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.
• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Essential Duties + Responsibilities

• Supports the development, administration, and coordination of construction contract documents on a varying range of projects.
• Reviews construction documents, including Division 01, General and Supplemental Conditions, agreements, submittals, substitutions, payment applications, change proposals, and RFIs.
• Supports site observations and inspections to ensure quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
• Contributes to project bidding, procurement, and negotiation processes.
• Liaises with project management, other architects, and consultants.
• Coordinates with the Project Director and Project Manager on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.

Qualifications

• Holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
• Has 3-5 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrates familiarity with construction documents and project delivery processes with exposure to CSI practices or CCCA principles considered a bonus.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, proactive attitude that is essential for this key project role.
• Technology: Must be proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) a plus.
• Licensure preferred or in active pursuit, LEED accreditation a plus.