Architect

About the role

As a major contributor on our professional Architecture team, you will work independently to assist clients through the planning and creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning designs. Your experience ensures that you are quite familiar with construction plans, specifications, estimates, client guidelines and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple projects of varied complexity.
• Engage in the development of design through sketches, modeling, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilize BIM technologies in development of project models and complete construction documents.
• Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs for projects.
• Conduct thorough inspections of buildings and structures to ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
• Audit the existing condition of building components based on factors like age, functionality, appearance, and operating conditions.
• Participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Interpret and apply building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and revise documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, details.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFIs, prepare site observation reports, and other contract administration tasks.
• Lead project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor and sub-contractors.
• Assist in the preparation of the project specifications.
• Coordinate specifications with construction documents.
• Participate in constructability review.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on projects to include reviewing completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, particularly Autodesk Revit, with expertise in architectural modeling and detailing.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and rendering tools such as Rhino and SketchUp is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for client presentations and team coordination.
• The position requires the ability to travel both domestically & internationally.
• Requisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of Building codes and NFPA standards.
• Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects at once.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to address complex design and construction challenges.
• Ability to hand sketch and/or communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively is a plus.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
• To receive criticism and respond appropriately and professionally.
• Requisite knowledge and application of accessibility codes, applicable building codes.
• Strong understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of building construction systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
• Strong presentation and interview skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• 5 to 7 years of similar experience.
• Registered Architect (RA/AIA/NCARB) licensure is REQUIRED for consideration.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

Skills

• Building Information Modeling (BIM) software proficiency, particularly Autodesk Revit.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and rendering tools such as Rhino and SketchUp.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply building codes and requirements.
• Ability to conduct thorough inspections and audits of building components.
• Ability to participate in design critiques and pin-ups.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas effectively.
• Ability to participate in project team settings through all phases of architectural document production.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written).
• Ability to present and interview effectively.
• Ability to travel both domestically & internationally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.