Designer

Company Overview

A M King is an award-winning, integrated Design-Build firm based in Charlotte, NC. We are currently seeking Designers for our Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC and Waukesha, WI locations. The ideal candidate is passionate about pursuing a career in architecture and is excited about working with a team of experienced Design staff to enhance client project designs.

An employee-owned company, we consistently and successfully deliver quality projects throughout the United States. With our professional team committed to protecting clients’ assets, we provide property consulting, design, construction, and facility services in key market sectors including food processing, food distribution, industrial manufacturing, and corporate properties.

Compensation & Benefits

We are committed to offering our employees a robust and rewarding work environment, focusing on employee growth and development. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay, DOE
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Dental, and Vision at no cost for employees
• 401(k) with company match, 100% vesting at time of eligibility
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Personal Community Engagement Hours
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term Disability options
• Personal Growth Benefit, used for gym memberships, instructor-led courses, or contributions into a 529 Qualified Tuition or State Plan
• AAA Membership
• Customized Professional Development Planning
• Internal & External Training

Position Overview

The Designer independently completes a variety of assignments to assist senior design staff in all project development from schematic design to project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and modification of schematic layouts, design development, construction documents, and revisions utilizing Revit and AutoCAD
• Correct red line drawings and markups
• Assist with creation of presentation materials (including renderings) and coordinate drawings using various software
• Research applicable code information and requirements for location jurisdictions; perform initial code analysis for review
• Support senior design staff with construction administration process including review and file management of RFIs (no apostrophe), submittals, and shop drawings
• Assist with file management and file distribution between A M King and consultants
• Package drawing sets, including printing, scanning, and mailing
• Assist with drawing summaries for revision drawing sets
• Actively participate in Design Group meetings and growth initiatives, including training
• Assist Design Team with other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in architecture, engineering, drafting, or related fields
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role; experience in Food Processing or Cold Storage a plus
• Knowledgeable & proficient in Revit and CAD software programs; other modeling or rendering programs a plus
• Knowledgeable about Microsoft and Adobe suite programs; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, and BIM360/ACC a plus
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and general knowledge of design drawing composition
• Ability to produce architectural documents
• Ability to travel for durations of 1 to 3 days
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage with and collaborate in a team environment
• Effective time management skills and ability to meet required deadlines
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.