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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT QPK DESIGN

QPK Design is an award winning, multi-disciplinary firm of architects, interior designers, structural and geotechnical engineers, landscape architects and digital modeling & animation specialists.  We are looking for an architectural designer to join our existing design team.

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Please View our Career Opportunities Below.

We're Hiring

-  ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

+ ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

Position Type:

Reports To:

Directed By:

Position Summary:

Full Time

Partners

Partners/Associates/Project Managers

Involvement in all phases of the design process including programming, schematic design, design development and construction documents. Exceptional design and communication skills, a portfolio of innovative design concepts, and an emphasis on built work are desired. Interaction with clients while representing QPK Design at meetings and presentations. Work collaboratively with existing design team to develop concepts and create designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. Active in presentation techniques to communicate design concepts to client and project team. Salary commensurate with experience and skills. 

Essential Functions:

  • Close collaboration and communication with design teams, clients, and consultants

  • Leading, developing, and mentoring design teams within the office

  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and with other key consultants

Qualifications, Skills,

Abilities:

  • Close collaboration and communication with design teams, clients, and consultants

  • Leading, developing, and mentoring design teams within the office

  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm, with clients and with other key consultants

Education/Experience:

  • 7 to 15 years’ experience preferred, including proven track record of leading the design of mid to large-scale projects

  • Advanced degree in Architecture preferred; College degree required.

  • Portfolio required.

  • References required.

Additional Comments:

QPK Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Competitive Employee Benefits Package:

  • Paid vacation and sick days

  • Summer hours

  • Holiday Pay

  • 401 (k) Plan

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Professional Development Training

Salary commensurate with experience level.

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

-  CIVIL ENGINEER

+ CIVIL ENGINEER

Position Type:

Reports To:

Directed By:

Position Summary:

Full Time

Partners

Partners/Associates/Project Managers

NYS licensed Civil Engineering with 10-15 years of experience with focus on site utility design. Applicants should be experienced with various types and sizes of projects and be able to work collaboratively with a team of Architects, Landscape Architects and Engineers. Project types include commercial, retail/office, hospitality, collegiate, medical, military, transit and municipal throughout New York State. Primary responsibility for rendering full range of civil engineering services from project inception through post occupancy. On projects, the Civil Engineer may be the primary contact for the Owner, the consultants, the code enforcement officials, and the suppliers and contractors. Salary commensurate with experience and skills. Competitive benefits package.

Essential Functions:

  • Design / Construction Documents:

    • Programming and Planning

    • Site and Environmental Analysis

    • Schematic Design

    • Site Engineering

    • Cost Estimating and Analysis

    • Code Research

    • Design Development

    • Construction Documents

    • Materials Research

    • Specifications Writing

    • Document Checking and Coordination

  

  • Construction Contract Administration:

    • Bidding and Contract Negotiation

    • Construction Phase Office

    • Construction Phase Site Observation

 

  • Management:

    • Project Management

    • Client Relations

Qualifications, Skills,

Abilities:

  • Familiarity/proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D

  • Proficient in layout, planting, grading, storm conveyance system; and stormwater management facility design

  • Strong graphics skills, including hand drawing/sketching a plus

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Work collaboratively with team members and consultants

  • Marketing skills desirable

Education/Experience:

  • Job knowledge

  • Judgment

  • Oral, Written, and Graphic Communications

  • Attitude / Flexibility

  • Productivity

  • Work Quality

  • Client Relations

  • 5 to 10 years of experience

Training:

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

  • Weekly luncheon seminars are hosted by vendors to educate attendees on current topics of reference to practicing architects and landscape architects.  Many seminars offer continuing education credits.

 

  • The firm sponsors employee attendance at seminars, trade shows, conventions, etc. as the Partners deem valuable to individuals, the firm and our clients.

Position Type:

Reports To:

Salary:

Full Time

Partners

Salary level is commensurate with experience. EEO Employer.

Job Location:

Takes primary responsibility for managing and orchestrating the work of the entire design team, consultants, code enforcement officials, suppliers and contractors, and may be the primary contact for the Owner.  Project Managers assist in identifying opportunities, pursuing commissions, negotiating contracts and managing project finances.

Essential Functions:

  • Design / Construction Documents

    • Programming

    • Site and Environmental Analysis

    • Schematic Design

    • Engineering Systems Coordination

    • Building Cost Estimating and Analysis

    • Code Research

    • Design Development

    • Construction Documents

    • Materials Research

    • Project Manual/Specifications Writing

    • Document Checking and Coordination

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  • Construction Contract Administration

    • Construction Contract Knowledge (AIA and other)

    • Bidding and Contract Negotiation

    • Construction Phase – Office

    • Construction Phase – Site Observation

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  • Management

    • Project Management

    • Office Management

    • Client Relations

    • Marketing

    • Financial Management

    • Contract Negotiation

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities:

Project planning, organizing and staffing, project definition, work plan preparation, implementation and management, project directing and controlling, coordination, information and records, documentation, submittal and approvals, monitoring and control.

Education/Experience:

  • College degree preferred, not required.

  • Advanced degree(s) preferred over Associate’s/Bachelor’s.

  • Experience required, minimum 5 years, additional experience preferred.

  • Construction related experience preferred, not required.

  • Architectural license required.

  • Architectural registration preferred, not required.

  • Portfolio required.

  • References required (Clients, Contractors, and Consultants).

In house training is provided on Office Standards, CADD Standards, and professional practice.

 

Weekly luncheon seminars are hosted by vendors to educate attendees on current topics of reference to practicing architects.  Many seminars offer continuing education credits.

 

The firm sponsors employee attendance at seminars, trade shows, conventions, etc. as the Partners deem valuable to individuals, the firm and our clients

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

Syracuse, NY 13202

Position Summary:

Training:

It is our intent to provide high quality professional service that responds to our clients' needs - on time, within budget.

 

This concept translates to a careful balance between the art of architecture, the technology of construction, and the business of building.  We strongly believe one should never be sacrificed for the other.

 

Our licensing represents a public trust, an obligation to serve our clients' needs to the best of our ability.  Our "mission" is to earn the respect, confidence, and loyalty of our clients by serving so that they benefit from their association with us.

 

Service is the most rewarding part of our work.  It requires a high level of commitment and preparation.  Communication, especially listening, is the key to good service.  Written and verbal communication, properly executed, clarifies thinking, verifies ideas, stimulates feedback, and provides a record to avoid misunderstandings.

 

The quality of our work, the attitude we project, and our general appearance determine, to a great degree, the lasting image that a client has of our firm.  We must be conscious of this at all times.

 

QPK Design is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Comments:

+ PROJECT MANAGER

-  PROJECT MANAGER

-  ENTRY-LEVEL ASPIRING ARCHITECT

+ ENTRY-LEVEL ASPIRING ARCHITECT

Position Type:

Reports To:

Salary:

Full Time

Partners

Salary level is commensurate with experience. EEO Employer.

Job Location:

Assists in rendering a full range of architectural services all under the guidance of licensed architects. Salary commensurate with experience and skills. Competitive benefits package.

Essential Functions:

Basic Knowledge of Design / Construction Documents including:

  • Programming and Planning

  • Site Analysis

  • Schematic Design

  • Engineering Systems Coordination

  • Building Cost Estimating

  • Code Research

  • Design Development

  • Construction Documents

  • Materials Research

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Management

  • Task and project management on select projects appropriate to skill level.

Qualifications, Skills,

Abilities:

  • Familiarity/proficiency with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp

  • Strong graphics skills, including hand drawing/sketching a plus

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Oral, Written, and Graphic Communications

  • Work collaboratively with team members and consultants

Education/Experience:

  • Recent graduate to 5 years experience.

  • Completion of accredited college architectural degree required.

  • Advanced degree(s) preferred over Associate’s/Bachelor’s.

  • Prior experience in an architectural firm a plus.

  • Construction related experience preferred over other work experience.

  • Portfolio required.

  • References required.

  • Knowledge of sustainable building/LEED certification is beneficial.

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

Syracuse, NY 13202

Position Summary:

Additional Comments:

QPK Design is an award winning, full-service architecture and interior design firm located in downtown Syracuse, New York for over 60 years.  We are seeking to grow our firm with individuals interested in working on an exciting variety of project types and tasks. Motivated and creative professionals with independent problem solving skills seeking architectural licensure will find the working environment both challenging and fulfilling. Firm is progressive in use of information technology, supports achieving licensure through IDP, and provides in-house Revit training through a fulltime BIM manager.

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QPK Design is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants.

-  DESIGN TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

+ DESIGN TECHNOLOGY MANAGER

Position Type:

Reports To:

Salary:

Full Time

Partners

Salary level is commensurate with experience. EEO Employer.  Please e-mail resume, e-portfolio, and references to moshea@qpkdesign.com and eprimerano@qpkdesign.com

Job Location:

An integral member of the model-based design process, the BIM Manager collaborates with architects, structural engineers, landscape architects, production specialists, professional staff, partners, and the I.T. Department to promote and facilitate a firm-wide workflow transition from a document-driven to building information modeling practice.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • 5+ years production experience in design, drafting, or engineering.

  • Experience in manipulating point clouds/laser scans.

  • Must have an in-depth working knowledge of current BIM versions with emphasis on project sheet setup.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Must have a professional appearance, conduct and work ethic.

  • Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals.

  • Ability to take on additional responsibilities as needed as well as determine and manage priorities with minimal guidance.

  • Must have basic PC experience in Windows environments, working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, Web-enabled applications, and database software.

  • Must be a self-starter and possess the drive to pursue continued education on BIM.

  • Possess the ability to work well as part of a team and independently.

  • Experience in 3D printing desirable but not mandatory.

  • Primary design tools used by staff:

    • Autodesk

      • Revit (Arch/Struct)

      • Autocad (2D)

      • Civil 3D

      • Infraworks

      • Recap

      • Navisworks

      • BIM 360

    • Bentley

      • Structural Analysis tools

    • Trimble

      • SketchUp

    • Enscape

    • V-Ray

    • Rhino

    • Adobe Creative Cloud

      • Photoshop

      • Illustrator

      • InDesign

    • ArcGIS

Software

  • Manage software customization of new version releases.

  • Manage the implementation of design software. Coordinate with IT staff.

  • Evaluate new design software and technologies.

  • Stay informed on best practices for use of Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD, Civil3D and BIM.

  • Installation and support of related BIM software.

 

 Standards

  • Responsible for BIM standards development, implementation, and enforcement.

  • Creation and maintenance of all design software project template files to assure standards.

  • Separate templates for: Government and Private clients.

  • Provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions.

  • Automate routines in BIM to support standards and productivity.

  • Provide quality control for completeness and adherence to company standards of all drawings produced.

  • Train and oversee the day-to-day activities of users to ensure BIM standards are maintained in building the model.

  • Creating BIM families and management/manipulation of 3rd party BIM families for staff use.

 

Management

  • Create written technology evaluations and budgets for future technology adoption that aligns with the company’s goals.

  • Report on the company’s current and projected state regarding design technology utilization.

  • Create upgrade and deployment strategies for design technology software.

  • Coordinate with project teams in scheduling 3D prints to meet deadlines.

 

 Support

  • Provide hardware and network support as it relates to design technology.

  • Troubleshoot problems.

 

Training

  • Internal training to staff for specified design software.

  • Conduct annual training for updates in new releases of design software.

  • Conduct new employee onboarding training sessions.

  • Test new employee software skills.

  • Maintain high level of competency of software through continued use and self-training.

  • Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops. Bringing back learning and disseminating the information to appropriate teams.

 

Project Interface

  • Support project standards coordination with clients (i.e. USACE, OGS, etc.).

  • Assist on project work: complex modeling, renderings, generative design, energy and lighting analysis.

  • Assist project teams in setting up the model.

  • Create custom BIM content for project needs.

  •  Help resolve BIM design issues.

  • Manage and distribute coordinated digital documents to the project team.

  • Quality control BIM deliverables to meet contract and client requirements.

  • Perform clash detection and create clash detection reports.

  • Coordinate with project team and external consultants to resolve clashes in the clash detection report.

  • Write and manage the BIM Project Execution Plan, if required, for the project.

  • Manage project team permissions on BIM 360 for cloud hosted projects.

 

 Marketing

  • Coordinate with the Marketing department in keeping BIM relevant material up to date in promotional materials.

  • Strategize future design technology initiatives.

  • Identify trends and business opportunities relating to design technology and make software recommendations.

  •  Liaison Design Technology workflows with:

  • Sustainable design

  • Planning

  • Visualization (Enscape, V-Ray, SketchUp)

  • Facilities Management

  • Estimating

  • Specification writing

  • Integrated Project Delivery

  • Point clouds/laser scans

  • Modularization

  • Cloud hosted design (BIM 360)

  • 3D Printing (MakerBot) -desirable but not mandatory.

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

Syracuse, NY 13202

Position Summary:

-  SENIOR HEALTHCARE ARCHITECT

+ SENIOR HEALTHCARE ARCHITECT

Position Type:

Reports To:

Salary:

Full Time

Partners

Salary level is commensurate with experience. EEO Employer. 

Job Location:

  • Continually improve the quality of our work, the manner in which we deliver it,

      and the process we employ to attain it

  • Participate in the development of the Healthcare Market

  • Maintain existing market position and develop new business

  • Represent the company brand

Responsibilities:

  • Provides primary leadership, oversees design, construction and team on large, complex medical facilities projects

  • Develop new client opportunities

  • Build, nurture, and foster new relationships

  • Develop and communicate to other team members overall project goals and constraints including client objectives, design criteria, construction, design budget parameters and schedule requirements.

  • Interact and communicate effectively with other team members, the client and external agencies

  • Assure execution and assist with quality control activities for all architectural and engineering elements on a project

  • Participate in marketing presentations and interviews

Business Development:

  • Work with the marketing team to develop marketing materials and position strategies for service area, in conjunction with overall marketing message framework

  • Participate in business development by identifying and qualifying opportunities

Syracuse, NY 13202

Position Summary:

Requirements:

  • Architectural Degree with a minimum of 15 years experience in specialized market segment

  • Architectural License / Registration

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience on all phases and aspects of large and complex scale medical facilities projects required

  • Knowledge of project design and construction documentation and construction materials; intermediate knowledge of BIM, CADD and word processing tools

  • Previous supervisory experience

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

-  PROJECT ARCHITECT

+ PROJECT ARCHITECT

Position Type:

Reports To:

Salary:

Full Time

Partners, Associate Partners, Project Managers

Salary level is commensurate with experience. EEO Employer.

Job Location:

Takes primary responsibility for managing and orchestrating the work of the entire design team, consultants, code enforcement officials, suppliers and contractors; and may be the primary contact for the Owner.  Project Architects assist in identifying opportunities, pursuing commissions, negotiating contracts and managing project finances.

Project Management Functions:

  • Client Contact & Meetings

  • Project Definition

  • Project Work Plan Development

    • Project Deliverables Definition

    • Project Schedule and Sequence Development

    • Project Fee Consumption Monitoring

  • Staffing

  • Project Execution

    • Weekly Team Meetings

    • Tasking

    • Team & Consultant Activities Coordination

    • Progress Monitoring

  • Phase Deliverable Submittal Management

  • Client Approvals Management

  • Contractual & Financial Monitoring

  • Project Closeout & Evaluation

Previous Experience:

  • Design / Construction Documents

    • Programming

    • Site and Environmental Analysis

    • Schematic Design

    • Engineering Systems Coordination

    • Building Cost Estimating and Analysis

    • Code Research

    • Design Development

    • Construction Documents

    • Materials Research

    • Project Manual/Specifications Writing

    • Document Checking and Coordination                          

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  • Construction Contract Administration

    • Construction Contract Knowledge (AIA and other)

    • Bidding and Contract Negotiation

    • Construction Phase – Office

    • Construction Phase – Site Observation

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  • Management

    • Project Management

    • Client Relations

    • Financial Management

    • Contract Negotiation

Syracuse, NY 13202

Position Summary:

Education / Experience:

  • College degree required

  • Advanced degree(s) preferred over Associate’s/Bachelor’s

  • Experience required, minimum 3-7 years

  • Construction related experience preferred, not required

  • NYS Architectural license required

  • Architectural registration preferred, not required

  • Portfolio required

  • References required (Clients, Contractors and Consultants)

  • Proficiency in Revit preferred

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

-  PROJECT ARCHITECT WITH ENVELOPE SPECIALTY

+ PROJECT ARCHITECT WITH ENVELOPE SPECIALTY

Position Type:

Reports To:

Salary:

Full Time

Partners/Associates/Project Managers

Salary level is commensurate with experience. EEO Employer.

Job Location:

Takes primary responsibility for executing architectural services with technical focus on the building envelope. Includes ability to conduct conditions assessment, forensic and hygrothermal analysis. Responsible to resolve design and environmental conditions while coordinating with structural solutions. Preference for experience with both modern and historic structures and materials   Desire to work on high profile projects.

Essential Functions

  • Developing design and technical solutions to building envelope and related interior work.

  • Excellent communication skills, time management, organizational skills

  • Experience in façade design, architecture, or engineering

  • Drafting technical façade details and problem-solving

  • Detail-oriented to ensure that plans and sections coordinate, eliminating inaccuracies during production

  • Experience and proficiency with Revit preferred (will provide training to supplement)

  • Excellent graphic presentation, verbal and written communication skills

  • Proficiency with building & energy codes

  • Experience with WUFI, THERM and/or other building envelope analysis tools preferred

  • Project Manual/ Materials Research/Writing Specifications

  • Document Checking and Coordination

  • Consultant Coordination

  • Construction Contract Administration

Qualifications Skills & Abilities:

  • Job Knowledge

  • Judgment

  • Oral, Written and Graphic Communications

  • Attitude/Flexibility

  • Productivity

  • Work Quality

Syracuse, NY 13202

Position Summary:

Education / Experience:

  • Professional Degree in architecture or engineering.   

  • Advanced degree(s) preferred over Associates/Bachelors.

  • Experience required, minimum 5 years, additional experience preferred.

  • Construction related experience preferred.

  • Architectural or engineering license required.

  • Architectural or engineering registration preferred, not required.

  • References required (Clients, Contractors, and Consultants).

Training:

In house training on Office Standards, Revit Skills and Standards, and professional practice.

 

Staff and vendors host weekly luncheon seminars to educate attendees on current topics of reference to practicing architects.  Many seminars offer continuing education credits.

 

The firm sponsors employee attendance at seminars, trade shows, conventions and other educational events as the Partners deem valuable to individuals, the firm and our clients.

Training:

Our A/E firm is composed of enthusiastic innovative thinkers, creative problem solvers, and smart designers. Structured as a studio office, our professionals are involved from start-to-finish for continuity and consistency of leadership.

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Together we have received over 100 national, regional, and local awards & recognitions for design and construction excellence. We provide knowledge-based, quality design combined with technical proficiency for lasting beauty, sustainability, and efficiency.

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QPK believes successful projects result from the careful balance between the art of architecture, the technology of construction, and the business of building.

Contacts:

Please send resume and portfolio to eprimerano@qpkdesign.com and moshea@qpkdesign.com

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Erin Primerano, NCIDQ, LEED AP - QPK Design, Partner

Michael P. O’Shea, AIA, NCARB - QPK Design, Partner 

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