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

The following are intended to be examples of the accountabilities for which the person in this position is responsible. This position description is not intended to be complete or all-inclusive and does not preclude leadership from assigning other or related functions if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.

• Develop a strong understanding of the role that Crawford is to serve to our clients including a thorough understanding of each project’s scope of work, contract documents including drawings, specifications, design and construction contract as well as regulatory requirements associated with each project.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time effectively, maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines
• Coordinate and review design drawing and specifications submittals, log and upload submissions to document management system, track design changes and manage the document control system.
• Maintain accurate up to date project information in Project Management Information System (PMIS). Assist with maintenance of computerized project reports as required.
• Assist with management of all projects to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with Crawford standards and client expectations. 
• Change Order Management: Review entitlement, evaluate potential costs and schedule impacts, log and track contractor-submitted Change Order Requests (CORs)/Potential Change Orders (PCOs), and provide recommendations as directed. Follow-up with contractor with missing back-up information or clarifications.
• Review contractor’s Requests for Information (RFIs), log issue and monitor design team’s responses. Ensure that RFIs are issued with clarity and the design team responds expeditiously and appropriately.
• Project Schedules: Assist in the establishment of a master schedule to ensure that the project is completed within agreed upon time and cost constraint. Review contractor’s schedule and provide comments review monthly schedule updates and comment.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure that projects are completed in compliance with agreed upon quality standards and specifications.
• Assist with monitoring of required field testing and inspections. Maintain logs and upload reports onto project documentation management system.
• Coordinate Project Close-out. Review all contractor Close-out submittals as required.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Developing, training and mentoring Project Coordinators and other staff.
• Personal development through professional organization memberships, continuing education, professional registration and certification achievement.
• Other dutes as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• The person in this position may have project coordinators and administrative support staff reporting to him/her.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience relevant construction project experience with progressive project responsibilities. Construction experience with athletic facilities or higher education is a plus.
• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture or other degrees related to construction project management/supervision or equivalent professional experience in lieu of education.
• Requires working knowledge of the principals of cost estimating, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Ability to accurately interpret construction contractual documents and contract modifications to determine cost of such change.
• Accurately analyzes situations and assists in developing contingencies for estimates.
• Must possess proficient oral and written communication and presentation skills and able to communicate effectively with wide variety of people with diverse background of all levels and disciplines.
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, cooperative, team-oriented relationships with co-workers, managers, clients and others in contact with the job.
• Must have strong customer service orientation and assess customer needs and ensure delivery/receipt of service when appropriate.
• Able to efficiently and effectively handle multiple and shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with of MS Office Suite, as well as project management information system software such as Oracle
• Primavera Unifier, Prolog, ProCore, PM Web, and/or eBuilder.
• P6 experience is preferred.
• Travel will be required
• AutoCad, Revit and Bluebeam experience also preferred.

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: 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.