Senior Architect (Semiconductor Fabrication)

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Semiconductor Fab Architect to join our team in Albany, New York. The ideal candidate will work independently on various projects and may lead project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess project requirements and break them down into tasks.
• Work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Correct and update design documents.
• Develop solutions to design problems.
• Review drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company, regulatory agencies, and production standards.
• Supervise architectural construction administration activities, including preparing bulletins, construction sketches, submittal reviews, and RFI responses.
• Perform on-site observations and provide field support as needed.
• Develop Conceptual and Preliminary “BOD” write-ups based on client meetings.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when interpretations or exceptions to building codes are required.
• Assign and review the work of the project design team.
• Check the progress of work and alert the Project Manager to changes in scope or additional services.
• Recognize the design support abilities of the team and empower them to enhance their design capabilities through challenging assignments.
• Ensure project specifications are delivered with company quality standards and are completed on time as required by the client.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of building design, including both building and GMP cleanroom compliance experience.
• Develop conceptual ideas to present to clients during proposal presentations.
• Research equipment selection from catalogs as needed for the project.
• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and check for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinate architectural design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work.
• Aid the design team by interpreting drawing mark-ups and executing changes based on such mark-ups.
• Review contractor applications for payments.
• Cover all aspects of project document completion within the company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Prepare work plans or review construction budgets based on experience and the scope of the project.
• Promote the use of and participate in the development of company design and production standards.
• Aid in the education and development of design staff and act as a resource for design questions.
• Assist in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8+ years of architectural office experience or equivalent as a Registered Architect (RA).
• Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation.
• Ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts.
• Knowledge of building and zoning codes, and capability to interpret project specifications.
• 6+ years of semiconductor industry experience.
• Experience with semi manufacturing fabrication (Fab) facilities.
• Moderately proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and a general understanding of BIM workflows.
• Familiarity with hazardous classification, exhaust/intake challenges, seismic and vibration specifications/classifications, and cleanroom ISO classification.
• The ability to exhibit and develop strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven team player with strong time management skills; capable of managing multiple project teams at a time.
• Must hold current ARB registration to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• AIA/NCARB Membership/Accreditation.