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At Nadel, it takes the balance between inspired independence and shared teamwork to garner results in innovation and thoughtful problem-solving. We seek talented team members who would like to make a positive impact in our field while attaining personal growth and success. Feel free to drop us a line and introduce yourself even if there aren’t any current job postings. You never know what the future might bring.
JOB POSTINGS
Multifamily/Mixed-Use Studio Director
Job Title: Multifamily/Mixed-Use Studio Director
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Job Description: Nadel Architects is seeking an experienced Multifamily/Mixed-Use Studio Director to develop and lead a Multifamily/Mixed-Use Studio in our Scottsdale, Arizona office. The Studio Director will cultivate a culture of innovation, high standards, and enthusiasm while driving growth and business development to meet corporate goals. This role is responsible for the overall financial success, technical and design excellence, and strategic direction of the studio, acting as the face of the firm in the industry
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This is intended to be a long-term position and an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:
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15+ years of professional experience in architecture, design, or a related field
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Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and fostering a positive work environment
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Proven experience in business development, client management, and marketing
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Strong understanding of financial management within a studio or project-based environment
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Travel between studio locations and domestic project sites as well as to and from industry events, conferences, and meetings as needed
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Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Lead the studio's operations, promoting a strong team culture and aligning with the firm's goals and values
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Communicate and implement strategic objectives and design vision across the studio
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Mentor and develop staff, overseeing employee performance and growth opportunities
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Ensure high standards of design quality in all projects, overseeing planning, production, and review processes
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Manage relationships with consultants and ensure contract documents meet firm standards
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Oversee the financial performance of the studio, including billing, collections, and contract approvals
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Monitor project work plans to ensure financial goals are met and manage staffing allocations
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Handle project-related legal matters
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Serve as the primary client contact, leading efforts to bring new projects to the studio
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Attend industry events, conferences, and meetings to enhance the studio's visibility and expand its client base
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As Studio Director, you will have the opportunity to develop and shape the future of the studio, lead innovative projects, and create a dynamic and innovative team. This role offers a blend of leadership, business development, and design influence; perfect for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact
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We offer a substantial benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Contact Information: If you meet the criteria for this position, please send a detailed resume and a portfolio of sample work in PDF format ONLY to employment@nadelarc.com.
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Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.
Design Director - Retail
Job Title: Design Director - Retail
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Nadel Architects is looking for a talented and self-motivated Retail Design Director to join our Los Angeles Retail Studio. The Design Director is one of the creative leads behind the development of our various projects, working with a Project Planner and the Division/Studio Director to implement the Client’s program, consistent with the firm’s design vision. The position requires being a diligent team player willing to co-create with Division/Studio Directors, Project Planners, Senior Project Managers, and others in a Studio. The Design Director is the “creative face” of the retail studio responsible for its design vision and design excellence, providing oversight and administration for all activities within the studio. The Studio Director instills enthusiasm in the work environment, establishes and demonstrates high standards, and actively contributes to corporate goals, culture and development of the firm.​
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This is intended to be a long-term position and an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:​​​
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Bachelor Degree in Architecture required, advanced degree preferred
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10 or more years full-time experience in architectural firms
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LEED AP preferred
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Excellent design and presentation skills
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Proficient in design related computer software:
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ACAD
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Sketchup
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Revit
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Rhino
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Adobe Suite
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Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Leadership and Oversight
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Responsible for overall leadership and culture of the retail studio, contributes same to the firm
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Takes direction from and communicates well with the Client, Division/Studio Directors, Project Planners, and Senior Project Managers.
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Works with the team on the design of various building types, assisting in both Planning and Exterior Design
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Responsible for conceptual design solutions and site planning, when required
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Is able to translate programmatic requirements into design solutions
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Has a general working knowledge of building construction and applicable current building codes
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Stays on top of current design trends, materials, and industry developments
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Generates design development details and communicates with Project Architect, Job Captain, and technical staff to ensure adherence to design intent
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Staff Management of Retail Studio
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Create best possible working environment to motivate staff etc., will develop growth opportunities, train and mentor, and assist with employee evaluations
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Recommend bonuses, salary adjustments, and promotions for retail design staff
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Business Development Responsibilities
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Primary design Client relations contact in the retail studio, partakes in marketing and business development efforts, attends conferences etc., promotes visibility, partakes in business development strategies for growth of the retail studio.
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We offer a substantial benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Contact Information: If you meet the criteria for this position, please send a detailed resume and a portfolio of sample work in PDF format ONLY to employment@nadelarc.com.
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Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.
Senior Architectural Designer - Retail
Job Title: Senior Architectural Designer - Retail
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Nadel Architects is looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Architectural Designer to join our Los Angeles Retail Studio. The Senior Architectural Designer is the creative lead behind the development of the project, implementing the Client’s program with the firm’s design vision. Focus is equally on aesthetic and functional considerations. They must apply creative thinking when designing while maximizing space usage and meeting all functional requirements. This individual will be the go-to person to use their high level technical/computer design skills to turn ideas into reality. The ideal candidate must be able to quickly and readily generate concepts for retail development projects in a fast-paced studio environment using advanced skills in SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and Adobe Suite. An ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and communicate ideas in presentations to firm leaders, team members, and clients. They must also possess strong architectural design and planning skills.
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This is intended to be a long-term position and an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:​​​
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Professional degree from NAAB-accredited architecture school
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Commitment to obtaining licensure as an architect
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Preferred 8 to 10 years of professional experience
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Experience working on retail projects
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LEED or similar accreditation preferred
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without any restrictions or visa sponsorship
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Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Adept at generating conceptual solutions for site planning and retail center development and taking them through the schematic and design development phases
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Understanding of retail architecture as it pertains to the requirements of the retail industry
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Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and architectural judgment in developing architectural solutions
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General knowledge of construction documents using REVIT
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Actively coordinate design and equipment with consultants and other disciplines
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Research and select building products and compose written specifications
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Participate in project meetings and document discussions through meeting minutes
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Active participate in quality assurance/quality control review sessions at project milestones
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Continually learns and stays informed of new systems, methods, and sustainable practices to benefit the collective team and clients
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Actively supports strategic goals of the firm, studio, department, and manager, as well as understands how your actions contribute to them
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We offer a substantial benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Contact Information: If you meet the criteria for this position, please send a detailed resume and a portfolio of sample work in PDF format ONLY to employment@nadelarc.com.
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Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.
Senior Project Manager - Retail
Job Title: Senior Project Manager - Retail
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Nadel Architects is looking for a talented and self-motivated Senior Project Manager to join our Los Angeles team. The Senior Project Manager is the backbone of the project team as the point person for decision making and all project related issues. On smaller projects the Senior Project Manager may assume the duties of the Project Architect
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This is intended to be a long-term position and an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:
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Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit a must
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Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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10+ years in Retail Architecture
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Ability to grow professionally
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Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Overall direction, coordination and implementation and execution, control, and completion of projects
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Protection of the firm through adherence to firm strategy, commitments, policies, and goals
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Diligent management of projects' daily status
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Maintenance of project files, trains staff to maintain project files
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Adherence to execution of design intent, working with design staff and Client to produce optimal design results
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Assisting Client through all project phases
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Programmatic QA/QC
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Point of contact for project team and Client communications and meeting notes
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Generation of project reports
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Motivates team toward meeting project goals while mentoring and evaluating staff
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Responsible for time management, budgeting, and financial management of staff
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Assists in preparation of contracts, agreements, and additional services
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Assists in selection of consultants and fee negotiations
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Assists in billing and collection activities
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We offer a substantial benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Contact Information: If you meet the criteria for this position, please send a detailed resume and a portfolio of sample work in PDF format ONLY to employment@nadelarc.com.
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Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.
Project Manager - Retail
Job Title: Project Manager - Retail
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Nadel Architects is looking for a talented and self-motivated Project Manager to join our Los Angeles team. The Project Manager is the backbone of the project team as the point person for decision making and all project-related issues. On smaller projects, the Project Manager may assume the duties of the project architect
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This is intended to be a long-term position and an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:
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Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit a must
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LEED AP preferred
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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8-10 years in Retail Architecture
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Retail market and shopping center experience highly desired
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Ability to grow professionally
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Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Responsible for overall direction, coordination and implementation, execution, control and completion of projects
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Protection of the office through consistence with firm strategy, commitments, policies, and goals
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Diligently manages daily status of projects
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Maintains project files, trains staff to maintain project files
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Administration of construction documents, and adherence to firm standards
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Responsible for adherence to execution of design intent, working with design staff and Client to produce optimal design results
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Assists Client throughout CDs, bidding, permitting, and CA phases
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Responsible for programmatic QA/QC
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Motivates team toward meeting project goals while mentoring and evaluating staff
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Responsible for time management, budgeting, and financial management of staff
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Assists in preparation of contracts, agreements, and additional services
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Assists in selection of consultants and fee negotiations
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Assists in billing and collection activities
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We offer a substantial benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Contact Information: If you meet the criteria for this position, please send a detailed resume and a portfolio of sample work in PDF format ONLY to employment@nadelarc.com.
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Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.
Job Captain - Retail
Job Title: Job Captain - Retail
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Description: Nadel Architects is looking for a talented and self-motivated Job Captain to join our Los Angeles team. Qualified candidates are responsible for preparing a set of working drawings and specifications with general guidance from a Project Architect
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This is intended to be a long-term position and an opportunity to develop one’s career in a highly professional setting.
Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:
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Proficiency in Revit a must
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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5-8 years in Retail Architecture
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Ability to grow professionally
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Responsibilities:
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Detailed knowledge of all applicable current building codes
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Delegation of work and mentoring of drafting/CAD staff with regard to architectural interpretation, CAD/Revit standards and practices
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Coordination of working drawings and specifications within the project team, including consultants
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General understanding of project budgeting and time management
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Administration of construction documents, and adherence to firm standards
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Maintain organized project files
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Filing for and maintaining building permits
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Oversight, coordination, and production of contract documents (drawings and specifications)
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Review of shop drawing submittals and responding to RFIs
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We offer a substantial benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, Paid Time Off, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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Contact Information: If you meet the criteria for this position, please send a detailed resume and a portfolio of sample work in PDF format ONLY to employment@nadelarc.com.
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Please, no recruiters or phone calls, and no links to web pages will be reviewed.
