Project Specialist I - Culver City, United States - SAA

SAA
SAA
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Culver City, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

About Us
Founded in 2000, SAA is an interior design and architectural firm dedicated to delivering forward-thinking integrated design solutions.

With the collective vision of the Founders, Nelson Algaze and Rick Shlemmer, SAA has become known for their business-driven design solutions.

With a staff of Designers, Architects and Planners in Southern California and New Jersey.


The Role

As a member of this team, you'll be responsible for complete sets of documentation for field surveys of all types including as-builts, BOMA and ADA.

You will be responsible for requests from clients inside and outside SAA for area calculations, marketing exhibits, control plans and BOMA guidance.


What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is competent, willing and able to make decisions, take the bull by the horns and work hard.


Other things we like to see:

  • Competent in all conventional aspects of field surveys, asbuilts, BOMA and ADA
  • Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques
  • Solves problems when encountered and receives guidance on complex projects
  • Professional writing/communication skills with clients
  • Review code requirements and city requirements for each project and coordinate with team to implement/meet ADA codes
  • Acts as main point of contact on certain project and can manage client expectations.
  • Can demise spaces and know to look at the residual.
  • Can QC drawings
  • Has knowledge of exiting and ADA codes
  • Estimate fees, determines scope of work and prepares project based work authorizations for review with PM
  • Organizes production tasks for outsourcing or assignment to assistant designers; supervises outsourcing for projects
  • Prepares WA's
  • Understanding of project schedule and has the ability to prepare a basic timeline.
  • Can communicate effectively with clients
  • Drive business by excellent customer service and quality control

Life at SAA
At our heart, we are a creative firm, and we have fun with what we do. We are a tight knit community, supporting each other in and out of the office. We understand work/life integration and encourage our employees to bring their personal experiences and passions into their roles.

Innovation is the key to our success and that comes from everyone sharing ideas and exploring ways to make the industry, firm, and your job better.

We also believe the best ideas come from those passionate about their company and continually look for ways to bring enjoyment into the workday.

We have a full-time event planner on staff to curate these experiences both for our SAAers and our clients.

  • We offer full benefits and fun employee perks including:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (including 3 no cost to the employee medical options and dependent coverage is available)
  • 14 paid holidays per year
  • Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year
  • 401(k) Plan with employer match
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Discounted Pet Insurance
  • Casual work attire, complimentary snacks, drinks and office events. There is also free parking at select office locations.
  • Summer Flex Schedule (Half Day Fridays)

Work Environment


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


Position Type/Expected Work Hours
This is an Non Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday to be discussed with direct supervisor.


Travel
Travel may include attending off site meetings and work sessions in other local SAA Offices. Mileage will be reimbursed at predetermined market rate. Individual must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation.


AAP/EEO Statement
SAA is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws.

Applicants must be author
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