Associate Architectural Designer

Job Description

The Associate Architectural Designer supports architectural design and documentation efforts under the guidance of senior team members. This role contributes to drawing production, modeling, visualization, and project coordination activities while developing foundational knowledge of architectural design principles, construction materials, and building systems.

The Associate Architectural Designer participates in organized project documentation efforts, assists with research and presentation materials, and supports integrated project delivery through collaboration with architectural, engineering, and construction teams. This position also develops familiarity with prefabrication strategies, Self-Perform Work (SPW), and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) workflows and standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

• Works under the guidance and mentorship of senior architects, designers, and project leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Support architectural design and documentation efforts through drafting, modeling, and technical detailing activities

• Assist with Building Information Modeling (BIM), visualization, and related design technology tasks

• Participate in the preparation and coordination of project drawings and construction documentation

• Conduct research on materials, building codes, systems, and product information as directed

• Assist in preparing presentation materials, graphics, and design deliverables

• Participate in project coordination meetings and document design decisions and action items

• Maintain organized project files, models, documentation, and version control processes

• Learn and apply organizational architectural standards, detailing practices, and design workflows

• Develop familiarity with SPW, prefabrication design libraries, and integrated delivery methods

• Support interdisciplinary collaboration efforts across architectural, engineering, and construction teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required

• 0–2 years of experience in architectural design, drafting, or construction documentation

• Familiarity with BIM platforms and architectural modeling tools preferred

• Basic understanding of architectural design principles, construction materials, and building systems

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage tasks in a team-oriented and deadline-driven environment

• No certifications or licenses required

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.