Architect

About the role

At Salas O’Brien, we are committed to living our values of inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. We believe in working on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving, and each member of our team has limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services, including design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and more. Our specialized experience includes structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Cook up with a team of professionals performing highly technical commercial design projects across multiple geographic regions.
• Lead client meetings and provide other communications to maintain good client relationships through attentive and result-oriented service.
• Develop project priorities and schedules for program deliverables, review meetings with key stakeholders, and bid/construction procurement.
• Provide team training and Quality Control / Assurance reviews to efficiently develop & deliver highly consistent documents to all program stakeholders.
• Support the construction process by timely response to RFI’s, review of submittals, processing approved change orders, and monthly draw requests.
• Learn, apply, and improve client standards.
• Perform site visits upon client request or based on project requirements.
• Perform building assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• California Licensed Architect
• Accredited Architectural Degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience, including design, construction documents, and construction administration
• Strong skills and work experience in AutoCAD is a MUST. Revit experience is a plus.
• Applicant must provide a portfolio with project examples of similar work experience.
• S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Work Authorization Required

Attributes of Top Performers

• Experience with renovations of various building types and applying applicable building codes and ADA requirements
• Knowledge of fire resistive designs and egress analysis for existing buildings
• Experience in elevator designs
• Working closely and in collaboration with State Fire Marshals and other AHJ type inspectors
• Excellent organizational skills and an extremely high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks quickly
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to changes
• Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, customer service oriented

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support