Excel - Architectural Designer - EXCEL ENGINEERING : Job Details

INTRO TO EXCEL Excel is an employee-owned, full-service architecture and engineering firm located in Fond du Lac, WI. We provide architecture and engineering solutions to a range of food markets, including dairy, meat, RTE, ingredients, bakery, vegetables, and more. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER

• Start your day with a coffee just how you like it from the Commons
• Review project schedules and prioritize your day.
• Most days will involve design development, developing construction documents, and reviewing shop drawings and RFIs.
• Work with and oversee designers.
• Got a question? Swing by your Project Manager's desk to talk it through.
• Lunchtime already? Enjoy food trucks on-site during summer, or head five minutes down the road for your go-to fast food. Need a break? Walk around the pond or hit the on-site fitness center.
• Jump back in with a client call or coordinate with our in-house teams to align on project scope. Clear communication keeps us moving forward.
• Need input from MEPs? A quick walk down the hall gets you the answers you need.

• End the day with a drink in the Excellar or unwind with a game of pool and some laughs with the team.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE ABLE TO DO?

• Plan Preparation - Prepare complete, detailed construction drawings with minimal oversight and understanding of applicable systems.
• Code Knowledge - Creates code-compliant plans, understands building code requirements, completes code research to develop solutions to meet the requirements.
• Design - Applies design principles to deliver functional, budget-conscious, and visually appropriate solutions.
• Developing People - Guides team members through goals, performance standards, and feedback.
• Client Contact - Communicates with clients professionally when PM is unavailable and keeps PM informed.
• Approvals - Prepares submittals and attends approval meetings when required.
• Project Coordination - Coordinates with other disciplines to produce accurate, integrated documents.
• Productivity - Manages workload efficiently and produces accurate, high-quality drawings.
• Scheduling - Tracks progress and alerts PM of schedule risks in advance.
• Construction Admin - Reviews shop drawings, responds to RFIs, and updates PM on field issues.
• Field Assignments - Performs measurements and site observations to verify document compliance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Requirements: Relevant Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is desired

• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years