Description

SPECTOR Companies is seeking Senior Planners to use their talents to support various architectural projects. Experience in project types ranging from commercial office interiors, mixed-use and landlord/building architecture is preferred. 

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required.
• Proficiency/working knowledge in AutoCAD and Revit is required.  Rhino, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Lumion and/or TwinMotion knowledge a plus.
• Actively pursuing Licensure preferred.

Qualified candidates must include an online or PDF portfolio with their application.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation for interior design projects.
• Conceptualize and develop unique design concepts and solutions and complete sketches, drawings, details, and specifications to accurately price and build from.
• Assist in workplace strategy and programming to determine client space needs and requirements.
• Effectively communicate in a professional manner with Real Estate Brokers and clients to obtain an understanding of client requirements.
• Ability to present design ideas in a professional manner and clearly communicate ideas to team, consultants, vendors, and clients.
• Effectively communicate design intent to GC/CM and sub-contractors through the construction process.
• Possess strong ability to organize, complete and track multiple tasks/ items and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with the team to develop designs with an understanding of building systems and code-related requirements.
• Review design and technical drawings with junior planners.
• Participate in the research and selection of furniture, fabrics, equipment, material palettes and lighting.
• Develop accurate furniture and finish specifications and finish plans.
• Ability to complete accurate furniture/finish specifications for RFP and bidding requirements.
• Thorough understanding and ability to create/manage the bid process for furniture, office fronts, signage, branding/graphics, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of requirements needed to complete construction drawings and ability to implement them through the drafting of plans and details.
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly review and process shop drawings and RFI’s through Newforma, as instructed by Senior Project Architect/Senior Project Coordinator.
• Thorough understanding of Building Codes, ADA guidelines, LEED and Sustainability best practices.

TO APPLY please send your resume and portfolio to careers@spectorcompanies.com. Be sure
to include the “Senior Planner” in the subject line.