Architect

Overview

Assists in planning, designing and directing architectural projects by performing the following duties:

Job Responsibilities

• Performs advanced assignments utilizing professional architectural knowledge and abilities. Assignments require independent judgement. More complex projects may be under the supervision of senior architectural staff.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory oversight on proposed plans for projects.
• Has sound understanding of codes and standards and can research code issues, present interpretations, and properly apply them consistently.
• Performs Life Safety analyses and prepares Life Safety Plans.
• Coordinates and checks own work and instructs, leads, and mentors junior staff to insure documentation quality and timeliness.
• Provides coordination of all applicable project discipline's drawings, digital models, and specifications. Provides regular communication and close coordination with teammates in multiple offices.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships with clients, consultants, colleagues, and contractors through clear and proactive communication.
• Assists in preparing and following design budgets and marketing proposals.
• Has a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructability.
• Performs construction administration duties, such as attending construction site meetings, shop drawing review, reviewing RFI's, and preparing ASI's per the contract documents.
• Must be proficient in the use of:
• Revit with working knowledge of Navisworks and/or BIM 360
• Microsoft Windows, Excel, Bluebeam and Word
• Has strong architectural design skills and visual literacy.
• Understands and applies sustainable/green strategies.
• Responsible for maintaining established standards, practices and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited four-year college or university
• Eight years of experience in architecture profession.
• Completed AXP requirements
• U.S. citizen

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registration as a licensed architect or on a path to licensure within the next year.

Physical Requirements

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, which may involve walking, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces.
• This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.
• EOE, including Disability/Vets