KTGY:
KTGY Architecture + Planning is one of the nation’s foremost residential and mixed-use firms delivering innovation, artistry and attention to detail across multiple studios, nationwide. As place-makers, we plan and design with care, intelligence and responsiveness. Blending client goals, design efficiency and resident experience we create thriving, memorable and sustainable neighborhoods of the future.
LOS ANGELES:
KTGY Los Angeles studios: high-density, for-sale, independent living, hospitality and mixed-use are built on the collaborative energy of design and technically minded architects and planners who know thriving communities are created through great architecture. Innovation and a desire to create sustainable and energetic urban environments drive us to embrace new techniques and technologies. Join us today and positively impact the communities in which we live, work and design.
Position Summary
The Project Associate primarily supports the project team by participating in various general and project specific tasks. They must exercise effective time management and awareness of impact on the project design, schedule, and budget and will conduct work within KTGY standards under the direction of supervisor.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with distribution of files, prints, etc.
- Gather materials and colors and prepare color boards and presentation materials.
- Execute work correctly within required deadlines and budgets.
- Organize and maintain product data and material samples.
- Work positively with project team to meet required deadlines.
- Consistently re-examine work as completed to verify proper execution; yellow out redlines as work progresses.
- Edit and revise drawings.
- Participate in and support field observation, measurement and photographic surveys as requested.
- Understand deadlines and deliverables applicable at various phases of project.
- Perform limited coordination between drawings and follow redlined comments through drawing set to assure all areas of the drawing set are correct and coordinated per the redline comment.
- Apply standards and quality control measures.
- May coordinate with sub consultants.
- May occasionally attend client meetings with supervisor and other members of the project team.
- Participate in field visits, project meetings, and team meetings.
- Maintain and check off tasks on a to-do list, and review progress regularly with team leader and project team.
General Expectations
- Ask questions when direction is unclear and/or to increase general understanding.
- Understand deliverables.
- Learn and understand CSI master format information organization system and how specifications are organized.
- Begin participating in Intern Development Program (IDP) for future licensing activities.
- Display positive attitude about the work to be done, co-workers, clients, management, and firm policies.
- Show initiative by being proactive and taking prompt action to accomplish objectives.
- Participate as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals and work cooperatively with other team members.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Accurate and detail oriented
- Ability to research and learn various codes and ordinances
- Good graphical skills and can communicate graphically
- Basic understanding and proficiency using the following software:
- AutoCad and/or REVIT
- Sketch Up
- Adobe Suite
- MS Office
Experience
- Entry level position. No minimum years of experience required.
Education and Knowledge
- 4-year Architectural degree and/or combination of required education and experience
- Basic understanding of building codes, including national and state local codes and/or where they can be located