Facade Architect

Responsibilities

• Supervises the architectural team.
• Leads project architectural design and coordination with internal and external teams.
• Produces architectural team project budgets and project schedules.
• Manages design coordination with rainscreen subcontractors.
• Supports Sales and Estimating with project pursuits and client relationships.
• Leads the panelization, design, and detailing of our X-Series exterior wall panel product line.
• Reviews and coordinates team deliverables including shops drawings, fabrication details, and façade model coordination.
• Reviews project specifications related to finishes, fire rating, sound ratings, waterproofing, and thermal requirements to ensure Digital Building’s design and details are in alignment.
• Produces finished panel shop drawings and details for fabrication.
• Develops standard details for each of our exterior wall panel finish types.
• Collaborates with and supports other teams within Digital Building from sales through installation.
• Leads architectural scope for prototypes and project mockups.
• Leads architectural team efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Researches and understands applicable building and energy codes.
• Complies with LEED and Living Building Standards.
• Supports HCAI submission for California healthcare projects.

Requirements

• Good communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively within the constraints of prefabricated design.
• Proficient in software such as Revit, Bluebeam, BIM360/ACC, Navisworks, Procore, Smartsheet, Box, Excel.

Skills

• Architectural license preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or 5+ years as an architectural designer.
• A solid understanding of IBC Ch. 14.
• Experience with interior and exterior wall STC/IIC, fire ratings, waterproofing, and thermal R values.
• Experience designing & detailing with EIFS and rainscreen systems.
• Experience designing in high seismic areas and HCAI.
• A passion for efficiencies, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
• Prefabrication and/or manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times if needed.