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Job Category: Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Location: Kansas City, MO

Crawford Architects is currently seeking a full-time, experienced BIM/CAD Manager to join our team of experts, responsible for providing our experienced team with technological leadership on a wide range of projects. BIM/CAD managers are key to keeping the firm coordinated and productive. We are looking for that unique individual with a passion for architecture, design experience and Revit+CAD expertise to be a vital member of our team. The position entails the maintenance of our Revit+CAD libraries as well as minor IT support. The ideal candidate is an Architectural Designer and/or BIM Technician who is an expert in Revit+CAD to be our in-house BIM Manager. This position will be responsible for refining and updating all office & project type templates, families, and libraries – as well as providing active and direct assistance to Revit+CAD project teams. This person will also develop processes and on-going in-house training to individuals and groups with skillsets ranging from Revit+CAD novices to Intermediate users – with special emphasis on best-practices and personal lessons learned. We anticipate that this teammate will divide time equally between participating as an active project contributor and providing firm-wide Revit leadership, assistance and support.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages and updates the Crawford Architects office Standards of Construction Documentation for Revit and BIM Execution Plans.
• Performs model setup tasks including but not limited to project startup within Autodesk Construction Cloud, template selection/preparation, sheet and view setup, and base cleaning.
• Administer across all projects the use of Revit+CAD digital libraries and templates with appropriate graphic and written assets from office BIM standards, current building codes, energy codes, requirements of regulatory agencies, and current AEC industry best practices.
• Consistently applies Crawford’s Quality Control procedures with an emphasis on thoroughness and precision.
• Develops and drafts architectural and engineering site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details, assists management in preparing proposals and generates correspondence for clients and project managers.
• Coordinate design production between Crawford’s and client-specific standards (BIM, File Management, etc.).
• Be responsible for providing/sourcing Revit+CAD training through a combination of onsite, remote and/or online training courses – geared toward making most effective use of Revit in the architectural process.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings to identify tasks and issues relating to project teams and collaboration; identify and resolve project specific issues to Revit model setup and documentation processes.
• Participates in occasional team meetings to help resolve project issues such as coordination, scheduling, and technical concerns relating to Revit+CAD.
• Research developments in the industry to “keep ahead of the curve” so that all of our Revit users have the appropriate tools & skillsets to be productive.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Associate degree or completion of trade school or equivalent formal training.
• 5+ years AEC working experience with at least 3 years in an architecture firm or relevant field utilizing BIM/CAD Technology, a must.
• Ability to encourage and train effectively and tactfully, in-person and via web conference.
• Extensive knowledge of Revit 2022 or newer version.
• Experience in electronic file transfers (email, SharePoint, Box, DropBox, etc).
• Experience with the MS Office suite and other business software (Microsoft 365).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD 2022 or newer version.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/BIM (Revit) programming languages and plugins is a plus.
• Familiarity with clash detection utilizing Revit, Navisworks, and other 3D software is a plus.
• Familiarity with Program Management and Project collaboration software such as ProCore or Newforma is a plus.
• Familiarity with government agency standards (OSHPD, DSA, LADBS, etc) is a plus.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

To apply, please email a PDF of your resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Category: Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Location: Honolulu, HI

Crawford Architects is seeking a Project Engineer to join our growing Honolulu office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will assist in the overall efforts of various project phases, including RFQ/P coordination, developer on-boarding, compliance and documentation. Essential job responsibilities may include the following:

• Work within a dynamic environment to perform assignments under the supervision of firm principals, project managers, and architects.
• Develop, modify and/or review drawings according to established standards
• Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards
• Quality assurance for the documentation of all phases in compliance with established QA/QC and Best Practice Standards
• Understanding and communication of design intent, product and code research, into technical documents
• Assist with programming and master planning efforts
• Provision of construction administration services – overseeing project completion
• Client, consultant, and contractor project information coordination
• Maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and construction team
• Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing and promotional materials

Candidates will have to meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration.

Education: Bachelor’s degree(s) from an accredited institution.

Experience: Engineering professional with 3-5 years of experience in the practice of project management, construction, or related field.

Location: Applicant must be a resident of the State of Hawai’i

Technical Skills / Software Capabilities: Candidates should have strong technical skills/proficiency with the following tools:

• AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Sustainability Requirements, including USGBC/LEED standards

Soft Skills: Priority will be given to candidates who effectively demonstrate the following:

• Strong knowledge of design principles
• Ability to interpret design concepts/layouts, including commonly-used architectural standards, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of building regulations, life-safety codes, design techniques, tools, and design principles involved in the production of precision technical plans
• Strong creative and technical thinking skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Attention to detail with an ability to work within budget/time constraints
• Strong design skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with a variety of parties
• All-around practical knowledge
• Strong interpersonal communication and project leadership skills

To apply, please email a PDF of your portfolio and resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Category: HR
Type: Full-Time
Location: Kansas City

Crawford Architects is looking for a highly motivated Human Resources Associate with dual responsibilities assisting with administrative duties part-time. The HRA is a multi-tasker and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This position is responsible for overseeing a wide variety of human resources administration for our growing firm while reflecting Crawford Architects’ standards, mission, and goals. A successful candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills with a talent for multi-tasking. 

Essential Job Functions: The Human Resources Associate role will serve all functions relating to Human Resources while assisting part-time with the administrative team: 

• Coordinate recruiting efforts for all office locations: advertising, scheduling, facilitating candidate interviews and follow-ups, and acting as the point of contact for communication with candidates 

• Provide all hiring and onboarding procedures, including background screenings 

• Collaborate with Marketing on HR collateral and other design requests 

• Coordination and attendance of career fairs with various Universities 

• Coordination of all benefits including all employee insurances (medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, AFLAC), HRA, ESOP, 401(k), and compliance with plan documents 

• Employee relations and professional development 

• Coordination of company policies and employee handbook updates 

• Prepare and maintain job descriptions 

• Annual reviews and terminations 

• Coordinate the renewal of the firm’s general liability insurance including worker’s compensation and annual audits 

• Coordination of worker’s compensation claims 

• Develop team-building exercises that support a positive and collaborative workplace environment 

• Professional licensing for the firm and individuals 

• Prepare and maintain client and sub consultant agreements 

• Verify insurance compliance for all sub consultants 

• Provide additional support for day-to-day administrative office functions 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or equivalent. 

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of general human resources responsibilities and procedures. 

Necessary Skills: The candidate should have strong skills in communication, verbal and written plus the following additional requirements: 

• PC literacy and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; expertise in Excel and Word is a must 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both spoken and written 

• The ability to professionally handle sensitive information 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Personable, trustworthy, and professional 

• Strong administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with many different constituents and personnel 

• Ability to travel to out-of-state office locations, conferences, and career fair/recruiting opportunities 

To apply, please email a PDF of your resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Category: Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Location: Kansas City, MO

Crawford Architects is seeking a licensed Project Architect to join our growing Kansas City office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will be responsible for leadership in architectural design, documentation, construction administration, and the creation of feasibility/concept studies while ensuring proposed design solutions are feasible, meet the clients’ needs and budget, and reflect the firm’s standards, mission, and goals. Essential job responsibilities may include the following:

• Work within a dynamic environment to perform architectural assignments under the supervision of firm principals and project managers.
• Lead project efforts for architectural design, design development, and documentation
• Develop, modify and/or review drawings according to established standards
• Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards
• Quality assurance for the documentation of all phases in compliance with established QA/QC and Best Practice Standards
• Understanding and communication of design intent, product and code research, into technical documents
• Assist with Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, Programming, and Master Planning efforts
• Provides construction administration services – overseeing the project completion
• Development of As-Built drawing sets to deliver to the client
• Digital rendering and 3D modeling
• Concept diagramming / 2D image development
• Provision of construction administration services – overseeing project completion
• Client, consultant, and contractor project information coordination
• Maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and construction team
• Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing and promotional materials
• Leadership in the role of project manager/job captain
• Mentoring and directing work of Designer(s) in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards

Candidates will have to meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture degree(s) from an accredited institution. A Master of Architecture (MArch) degree is preferred.

Registration: Registered Architect with a current license

Experience: Design professional with a minimum of 5+ years experience in the practice of architecture, architectural design/documentation, or related field.

Technical Skills / Software Capabilities: Candidates should have strong technical skills/proficiency with the following tools:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Sustainability Requirements, including USGBC/LEED standards

Soft Skills: Priority will be given to candidates who effectively demonstrate the following:

• Strong knowledge of design principles
• Ability to interpret design concepts/layouts, including commonly-used architectural standards, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of building regulations, life-safety codes, design techniques, tools, and design principles involved in the production of precision technical plans
• Strong creative and technical thinking skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Attention to detail with an ability to work within budget/time constraints
• Strong design skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with a variety of parties
• All-around practical knowledge
• Strong interpersonal communication and project leadership skills

To apply, please email a PDF of your portfolio and resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Category: Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Location: San Francisco, CA

Crawford Architects is seeking a Graduate Designer to join our growing San Francisco office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will assist the project design team in efforts related to concept design, schematics, and documentation of various projects. Essential job responsibilities may include the following:

• Work within a dynamic environment to perform architectural assignments under the supervision of firm principals, project managers, and architects.
• Architectural design, design development, and documentation
• Document changes/revisions as instructed
• Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards
• Assist with feasibility assessments, benchmarking, and concept studies
• Assist with master planning efforts
• Provision of construction administration services – overseeing project completion
• Development of As-Built drawing sets to deliver to the client
• Digital rendering and 3D modeling
• Concept diagramming / 2D image development
• Maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and construction team
• Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing and promotional materials

Candidates will have to meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture degree(s) from an accredited institution.

Experience: Recent graduate or design professional with 0-3 years of experience in the practice of architecture, architectural design/documentation, or related field.

Technical Skills / Software Capabilities: Candidates should have strong technical skills/proficiency with the following tools:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite

Soft Skills: Priority will be given to candidates who effectively demonstrate the following:

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail with an ability to work within budget/time constraints
• Strong design skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with a variety of parties
• All-around practical knowledge
• Strong interpersonal communication and project leadership skills

To apply, please email a PDF of your portfolio and resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Category: Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Location: Kansas City, MO

Crawford Architects is seeking a Graduate Designer to join our growing Kansas City office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will assist the project design team in efforts related to concept design, schematics, and documentation of various projects. Essential job responsibilities may include the following:

• Work within a dynamic environment to perform architectural assignments under the supervision of firm principals, project managers, and architects.
• Architectural design, design development, and documentation
• Document changes/revisions as instructed
• Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards
• Assist with feasibility assessments, benchmarking, and concept studies
• Assist with master planning efforts
• Provision of construction administration services – overseeing project completion
• Development of As-Built drawing sets to deliver to the client
• Digital rendering and 3D modeling
• Concept diagramming / 2D image development
• Maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and construction team
• Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing and promotional materials

Candidates will have to meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture degree(s) from an accredited institution.

Experience: Recent graduate or design professional with 0-3 years of experience in the practice of architecture, architectural design/documentation, or related field.

Technical Skills / Software Capabilities: Candidates should have strong technical skills/proficiency with the following tools:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite

Soft Skills: Priority will be given to candidates who effectively demonstrate the following:

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail with an ability to work within budget/time constraints
• Strong design skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with a variety of parties
• All-around practical knowledge
• Strong interpersonal communication and project leadership skills

To apply, please email a PDF of your portfolio and resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Job Category: Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Location: Kansas City, MO

Crawford Architects is seeking a Project Designer to join our growing Kansas City office. We promote a creative and collaborative team culture as we strive toward innovation and excellence in our unique practice. In this role, you will assist in the overall efforts of various project phases, including architectural design, documentation, and construction administration. Essential job responsibilities may include the following:

• Work within a dynamic environment to perform architectural assignments under the supervision of firm principals, project managers, and architects.
• Architectural design, design development, and documentation
• Develop, modify and/or review drawings according to established standards
• Review of developer’s architectural documents for contractual compliance with design standards
• Quality assurance for the documentation of all phases in compliance with established QA/QC and Best Practice Standards
• Understanding and communication of design intent, product and code research, into technical documents
• Assist with Feasibility Studies, Concept Design, Programming, and Master Planning efforts
• Provides construction administration services – overseeing the project completion
• Development of As-Built drawing sets to deliver to the client
• Digital rendering and 3D modeling
• Concept diagramming / 2D image development
• Provision of construction administration services – overseeing project completion
• Client, consultant, and contractor project information coordination
• Maintaining relationships with clients, sub-contractors, and construction team
• Create graphics and research information for inclusion in marketing and promotional materials
• Mentoring and directing work of Junior Designer(s) in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems following established standards

Candidates will have to meet the following minimum qualifications for consideration.

Education: Bachelor of Architecture degree(s) from an accredited institution. A Master of Architecture (MArch) degree is preferred.

Experience: Design professional with 3-5 years of experience in the practice of architecture, architectural design/documentation, or related field.

Technical Skills / Software Capabilities: Candidates should have strong technical skills/proficiency with the following tools:

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SketchUp
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Sustainability Requirements, including USGBC/LEED standards

Soft Skills: Priority will be given to candidates who effectively demonstrate the following:

• Strong knowledge of design principles
• Ability to interpret design concepts/layouts, including commonly-used architectural standards, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of building regulations, life-safety codes, design techniques, tools, and design principles involved in the production of precision technical plans
• Strong creative and technical thinking skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Attention to detail with an ability to work within budget/time constraints
• Strong design skills as demonstrated by a portfolio of work
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to build relationships and work successfully with a variety of parties
• All-around practical knowledge
• Strong interpersonal communication and project leadership skills

To apply, please email a PDF of your portfolio and resume to careers@crawford-usa.com.

Crawford Architects offers a competitive salary and benefits package to all full-time employees. Crawford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.