Architect

Essential Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Review
• Review architectural submissions associated with Tenant Alteration Applications (TAA) and design audit projects.
• Analyze architectural drawings, specifications, calculations, life safety analyses, and related technical documentation.
• Verify compliance with applicable building codes, agency standards, and technical requirements.
• Review construction documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Project Coordination
• Download and process electronic TAA submissions.
• Cookordination review comments from multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepare memoranda and correspondence transmitting review comments to project stakeholders.
• Communicate with agency facilities personnel regarding TAA and design audit project processing.
• Meetings & Stakeholder Engagement
• Attend meetings with tenant Architects and Engineers of Record.
• Present review comments and discuss required revisions.
• Aid in resolving design and code-related issues.
• Serve as a liaison between tenant representatives, agency facilities personnel, and technical reviewers.
• Administrative & Systems Support
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and agency software platforms to track reviews and maintain project documentation.
• Learn and utilize agency systems including SharePoint, eBuilder, and other project management applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience involving building codes, architectural design, and building systems.
• Strong understanding of architectural disciplines related to building design and construction.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders and technical disciplines.
• Registered Architect (RA) license in the State of New York and/or New Jersey.
• Preferred
• Experience with transportation facilities, public-sector projects, airports, transit facilities, or related infrastructure.
• Experience performing code compliance reviews and design audits.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, eBuilder, or similar project management platforms.
• Experience working with public agencies or government clients.

Location & Schedule

The Architect will perform consulting services in Jersey City, New Jersey, either on-site or remotely, as directed by the client.