Registered Architect

About the role

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
• Work with engineers, designers, and other professional consultants to design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Develop architectural solutions for customers’ business needs as part of an integrated project team, including helping the owner or project manager define the facility requirements/program, and understanding customers’ production flow and space environmental needs.
• Lead architectural design for industrial projects (manufacturing plants, distribution centers, cold storage facilities, warehouses).
• Stamp and sign all architectural construction documents.
• Conduct project site visits and act as a construction administrator.
• Define the industrial facility program requirements based on an understanding of the client’s production process flow and space environmental needs.
• Conduct code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use.
• Create renderings that communicate concepts to the client.
• Develop the base plan and communicate requirements to other engineering disciplines.
• Develop schematic design including sketches.
• Research material options or alternative building methods as necessary.
• Develop specifications and oversee preparation of plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction.
• Answer RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project.
• Manage and provide guidance to architectural designers.

Requirements

• Specialized knowledge of design in one or more of the following areas: advanced technologies, life science, pharma and food or beverage (preferred).
• A minimum of seven years of facilities architectural design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prior working knowledge of code studies/evaluations for semi-conductor facilities or hazardous/classified areas (preferred).
• A strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular).
• Experience in the development and creation of construction documents for semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or the food and beverage industries.
• Experience in the design of greenfield facilities and in the renovations of existing buildings.
• Experience in the design of ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces.
• Experience in the design of cold storage and refrigerated processing environments.
• Experience in the design of industrial installations of production equipment (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with our team members and clients.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor of architecture (BArch).
• A registered architect license (RA).
• A master of architecture (MArch) (preferred).
• An NCARB license (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular).
• Experience in the development and creation of construction documents for semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or the food and beverage industries.
• Experience in the design of greenfield facilities and in the renovations of existing buildings.
• Experience in the design of ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces.
• Experience in the design of cold storage and refrigerated processing environments.
• Experience in the design of industrial installations of production equipment (preferred).
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

The benefits package includes health insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $90K - $150K.

Schedule

Our schedule is flexible to accommodate your needs and the demands of the project. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.