Senior Architectural Designer

Requisition ID: 98042 

Job Category: Engineering 

Location: Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

At Hatch Medellín, we’re looking for a highly motivated Senior Architectural Designer  to join our PDG team.

Reporting to the Senior/Intermediate Architect or Global Architecture Director, the Senior Architectural Designer works within the Hatch Architecture team to develop architectural deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts.  This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to lead and review architectural deliverables across all project phases - conceptual design, detailed design, construction documentation, and administration - operating with minimal supervision and accountability for quality outputs. 

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Produce and coordinate deliverables to illustrate conceptual, schematic and detailed design. 
• Produce architectural specifications and construction drawing sets with the required coordination amongst disciplines and specialists involved in the project. 
• Provide support during construction administration. 
• Provide guidance to intermediate and junior staff on architectural deliverables and provide mentorship for skill development.
• Provide support during CAD environment setup and resolve design software issues to ensure functionality for architectural workflows. 

You bring to the role:

Experience: 

• Minimum 9 + years of relevant architectural work experience. 

Regulatory Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of international building codes, by-laws, design guidelines, and regulations.

Technical Expertise:

• Excellent understanding of multi-disciplinary design documentation, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and other systems impacting building and site design.
• Researched materials/products and detailed integration of components into building systems.

Professional Practice:

• Performed construction administration tasks providing input to documents such as RFIs, shop drawings, samples, site instructions, change orders, bill of materials, cost estimates, site visit reports, etc. 
• Thrive in fast-paced team environments, managing multiple projects across various software platforms while quickly learning new standards, tools, and skills.

Documentation Skills:

• Developed CAD construction details for standard and complex conditions, ensuring code compliance and coordinating with other disciplines.
• Produced comprehensive construction drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules).
• Coordinated drawings and contributed to architectural and performance specifications, ensuring alignment with other discipline specifications.

Software Proficiency:

• 2d drafting tools: AutoCAD.
• 3d modelling and visualization: SketchUp, 3ds Max, Formit, V-ray, Lumion
• BIM platforms: Revit, ArchiCAD.
• Administrative tools: MS Office, MS Teams, Webex.

Software Desirable

• 2D drafting tool MicroStation.
• BIM platforms: OpenBuildings Designer.
• Administrative tools: ProjectWise.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.