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Senior Architect (Healthcare Focus)

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Bemidji, MN – Duluth, MN – Virginia, MN – Lake Elmo, MN – Washburn, WI 

General Description

The Senior Architect coordinates all project efforts in order to ensure effective execution, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison. This role will be focused on our healthcare projects and requires previous experience with healthcare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Concrete demonstrable experience and core responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate all project efforts to ensure effective execution, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison.
  • Design. Lead Project design effort that aligns with the standards and expectations of DSGW. Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in creating the character and intent of the Project design, space programing, precision technical plans, drawings and models to ensure adherence to defined standards. In-depth understanding of code evaluation and material selection.
  • Consultation. Consult with clients regarding project scope, design, schematics, practicality and delivery, including site visits. Answer questions or seek out answers and effectively manage client questions, issues or concerns. Prepare design proposals and presentations.
  • Oversight and Supervision. Provide ongoing oversight of all aspects of assigned projects, monitoring budgets, operating within budget guidelines and optimizing resources and schedules. Run project meetings; coordinate with project team; make timely decisions, revisions and adjustments to bring project to completion within budget and timelines.
  • Team and Project Management. Provide internal and consultant design team management related to projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced architects.
  • Participates in the development of new work and client contacts.
  • This versatile role may share their time with many of the responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager.
  • Meets all qualifications, essential duties, and expectations of an Architect.
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Ten or more years of professional experience preferred.
  • Healthcare project experience required.
  • A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree from an NAAB Accredited University required.
  • A Master’s degree from a Healthcare Architecture program preferred.
  • Licensed Architect required. ACHA certification preferred.
  • Revit and Bluebeam proficiency preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier.

Physical Demands

This position works in a traditional office setting and is also responsible for construction job site visits. This includes computer and desk work for long periods of time along with the ability to navigate job sites.

Work Environment

This position must thrive in a busy setting with frequent interruptions and have the ability to prioritize and problem solve. This position may travel to job sites and client locations. Job site travel and review may include inclement weather conditions, including heat and cold.

**This role would be based at any of our five office locations, depending on candidate location.**

DSGW offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package:

  • Health and dental insurance plans
  • HRA, Flexible Benefit Cafeteria plans
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Minnesota PFML (Minnesota employees)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • 529 Plan (College America deferment savings for future college/higher education costs)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Travel to project locations

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Senior Interior Designer

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Duluth, MN 

General Description

The Senior Interior Designer provides leadership to the project team to make interior spaces functional, safe, and beautiful by determining space requirements, developing design elements, and selecting finishes and furnishings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and core responsibilities include:

  • Fully competent in all conventional aspects of interior design.
  • Generate concepts for interiors projects, including full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating interior design assignments.
  • Plan and design interior aspects by developing appropriate concepts and approaches. Create space plans and furniture layouts, finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevation, and section detailing.
  • Selection of design elements including: color, fabrics, furniture, finishes, window treatments and lighting.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on specific components of Interior Design.
  • Develop accurate product specifications, budgets, purchasing lists and coordinate with the lead interior designer.
  • Exhibit excellent computer skills and proficiency with learning new software.
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties.

Qualifications

  • Ten + years of professional interior design experience preferred.
  • Healthcare project experience preferred.
  • Certified Healthcare Interior Designer (CHID) certification preferred.
  • Professional Degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited school preferred.
  • Licensed Interior Designer in the State of Minnesota or Wisconsin or
  • National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) required.
  • Proficiency with Revit preferred. Familiarity with Bluebeam and InDesign preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier.

Physical Demands

This position works in a traditional office setting and is also responsible for construction job site visits. This includes computer and desk work for long periods of time along with the ability to navigate job sites.

Work Environment

This position must thrive in a busy setting with frequent interruptions and have the ability to prioritize and problem solve. This position may travel to job sites and client locations. Job site travel and review may include inclement weather conditions, including heat and cold.

DSGW offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package:

  • Health and dental insurance plans
  • HRA, Flexible Benefit Cafeteria plans
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Minnesota PFML (Minnesota employees)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • 529 Plan (College America deferment savings for future college/higher education costs)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Travel to project locations

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Senior Architect (Northern Wisconsin)

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Washburn, WI

Due to projects, a resident of Northern Wisconsin is required as this role is the regional office contact and will lead Wisconsin sector work. Relocation assistance will be considered for qualified candidates.

General Description

The Senior Architect coordinates all project efforts in order to ensure effective execution, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Concrete demonstrable experience and core responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate all project efforts to ensure effective execution, prepares strategic plans, and serves as primary client liaison. 
  • Design. Lead Project design effort that aligns with the standards and expectations of DSGW.  Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in creating the character and intent of the Project design, space programing, precision technical plans, drawings and models to ensure adherence to defined standards. In-depth understanding of code evaluation and material selection.
  • Consultation. Consult with clients regarding project scope, design, schematics, practicality and delivery, including site visits. Answer questions or seek out answers and effectively manage client questions, issues or concerns. Prepare design proposals and presentations.
  • Oversight and Supervision. Provide ongoing oversight of all aspects of assigned projects, monitoring budgets, operating within budget guidelines and optimizing resources and schedules. Run project meetings; coordinate with project team; make timely decisions, revisions and adjustments to bring project to completion within budget and timelines.
  • Team and Project Management. Provide internal and consultant multidisciplinary team management related to projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members.
  • Participates in the development of new work and client contacts. 
  • This versatile role may share their time with many of the responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager.
  • Meets all qualifications, essential duties, and expectations of an Architect.
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • Ten or more years of professional experience preferred.
  • Due to projects, a resident of Northern Wisconsin is preferred for this role.
  • A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree from an NAAB Accredited University.
  • Wisconsin licensed Architect required. Minnesota licensure preferred.
  • Revit and Bluebeam proficiency preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier.

Physical Demands

This position works in a traditional office setting and is also responsible for construction job site visits. This includes computer and desk work for long periods of time along with the ability to navigate job sites.

Work Environment

This position must thrive in a busy setting with frequent interruptions and have the ability to prioritize and problem solve. This position may travel to job sites and client locations. Job site travel and review may include inclement weather conditions, including heat and cold.

DSGW offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package:

  • Health and dental insurance plans
  • HRA, Flexible Benefit Cafeteria plans
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Minnesota PFML (Minnesota employees)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • 529 Plan (College America deferment savings for future college/higher education costs)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Travel to project locations

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Design Technician

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Bemidji, MN – Duluth, MN – Virginia, MN – Lake Elmo, MN – Washburn, WI 

General Description

Position responsibilities include preparation of complete and accurate architectural construction documents and drawings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and core responsibilities include:

  • Provide architectural design drawings and solutions on assigned projects, revise drawings as requested.
  • Exhibit competence with computer aided drafting, 3D modeling, and drawing organization.
  • Ensure accuracy and independently apply technical concepts and designs. 
  • Engage in evaluation of possible courses of action and execute a decision after various options have been thoroughly evaluated.
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • A technical degree in an architecture or drafting and design related field is preferred. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
  • Two plus years relevant experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Revit software is required.
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam software is preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier is preferred.

Physical Demands

This position works in a traditional office setting and is also responsible for construction job site visits. This includes computer and desk work for long periods of time along with the ability to navigate job sites.

Work Environment

This position must thrive in a busy setting with frequent interruptions and have the ability to prioritize and problem solve. This position may travel to job sites and client locations. Job site travel and review may include inclement weather conditions, including heat and cold.

**This role would be based at any of our five office locations, depending on candidate location.**

DSGW offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package:

  • Health and dental insurance plans
  • HRA, Flexible Benefit Cafeteria plans
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Minnesota PFML (Minnesota employees)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • 529 Plan (College America deferment savings for future college/higher education costs)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Travel to project locations

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Senior Design Technician

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Bemidji, MN – Duluth, MN – Virginia, MN – Lake Elmo, MN – Washburn, WI 

General Description

Position responsibilities include preparation of complete and accurate architectural construction documents and drawings. This position is often assigned roles on complex projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and core responsibilities include:

  • Provide architectural design drawings and solutions on assigned projects, revise drawings as requested.
  • Exhibit expertise with computer aided drafting, 3D modeling, and drawing organization.
  • Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment to ensure accuracy and to independently apply technical concepts and designs. 
  • Engage in evaluation of possible courses of action and execute a decision after various options have been thoroughly evaluated.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff. 
  • Timely and regular attendance to complete job duties and responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ten or more years of professional experience with an A/E firm is preferred.
  • A technical degree in an architecture or drafting and design related field is preferred. Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirements.
  • Proficiency with Revit software is required.
  • Familiarity with Bluebeam software is preferred.
  • BIM management a plus.
  • Valid driver’s license and a “clean” driving record for insurability with our carrier is preferred.

Physical Demands

This position works in a traditional office setting and is also responsible for construction job site visits. This includes computer and desk work for long periods of time along with the ability to navigate job sites.

Work Environment

This position must thrive in a busy setting with frequent interruptions and have the ability to prioritize and problem solve. This position may travel to job sites and client locations. Job site travel and review may include inclement weather conditions, including heat and cold.

**This role would be based at any of our five office locations, depending on candidate location.**

DSGW offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package:

  • Health and dental insurance plans
  • HRA, Flexible Benefit Cafeteria plans
  • Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Minnesota PFML (Minnesota employees)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • 529 Plan (College America deferment savings for future college/higher education costs)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Travel to project locations

Click HERE to Apply for Senior Design Technician

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