Ghafari Associates

Mechanical Engineer

• Develop and establish project scope, mechanical budget, necessary constraints and design approach with project manager and/or client.
• Proper communication skills to be involved in design team / owner meetings.
• Develop feasibility studies and project cost estimates.
• Maintain working knowledge of latest building codes and standards in the industry.
• Formulate and lead design of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Create engineering documents using CAD technology utilizing Autodesk (Revit and AutoCAD) or manually with support from more junior staff.
• Conduct field measuring and checking at the construction site.
• Review drawings for omissions, errors, interferences, overall quality, content accuracy, compliance with standards and codes.
• Review product submittals for design content, specify action to be taken to reach specification compliance.
• Maintain organized project file containing project calculations, correspondence, appropriate reference materials, etc.
• Prepare project file updates, transmittals, letters, reports, requests for reproduction services.
• Assist with checking, standards review, and maintenance of master specifications.
• Develop and mentor less experienced staff.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Content Writer

• Coordinate preparation of specifications for all disciplines
• Work with project managers, architects and engineers
• Educate less experienced staff on specification writing principles
• Update Ghafari master specifications as required
• Review selected submittals for conformance with contract documents
• Prepare written portion of addenda and bulletins relating to specifications
• Conduct technical investigation of products, materials and construction methods
• Revise, maintain, and establish new standard specifications for custom assignments
• Efficiently use client master specification editing software

Architectural Specifications Writer

Designer

• Provide design, analysis, and engineering for lighting and lighting control systems
• Review and establish project scope, electrical budget, and design approach
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages
• Produce construction documents and coordinate with other disciplines
• Conduct field measuring and checking at project sites
• Maintain organized project files and review project submittals

Lighting Designer

• Design and engineer lighting and control systems for new construction and/or renovation
• Provide the engineering to develop the construction documents for installation
• Select light fixtures and control systems appropriate for the application
• Perform lighting calculations using software-based calculation tools
• Review and/or establish project scope, budget, design approach, and constraints with the Project Manager or client
• Adhere to project quality, budget, and schedule
• Prepare feasibility studies and schematic design packages of lighting, power systems
• Produce construction documents per company standards
• Communication and work with other disciplines to produce coordinated documents
• Conduct field measuring and checking at project site
• Review project lighting system submittals for conformance with contract documents
• Prepare project cost estimates

Senior Lighting Designer

Architect

• Directs and is responsible for the development of the design work.
• Leads in the production of technical drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates the related work of the other disciplines.
• Assumes in-house contract administration duties on projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
• Manages moderate to large, complex projects.
• Provides mentorship and embraces opportunities for learning with less experienced staff.
• Establishes factual parameters of the design work (e.g., code, site restrictions, budget, and schedule restraints).
• Identifies building systems options and related performance and cost criteria.
• Assists in the presentation of design documents.
• Formulates the project work plan based on an approved scope of work.
• Plans cartoon-sheet work plans for assigned projects.
• Leads the execution of tasks identified in work plans.
• Assumes primary responsibility for daily activities of the architectural project team and the progress of work.
• Accountable for the technical quality of Construction Documents (drawings and specifications).

Project Architect

• Assists in the development of architectural design work.
• Leads in the production of technical drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates the related work of other disciplines.
• Assumes in-house contract administration duties.
• Produces schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

• Direct and responsible for the development of design work without supervision.
• Lead production of technical drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate the related work of other disciplines.
• Manage large, highly complex projects and teams.
• Mentor less experienced staff throughout the project.
• Formulate project work plans based on approved scope of work.
• Manage daily activities of the architectural project team and ensure technical quality of Construction Documents.
• Assist Project Manager in adhering to project schedule and budget.
• Provide resource/budget forecasting.
• Initiate and orchestrate work of the entire project team.