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Design Studio Architect
Lerch Bates Inc.
Design Studio Architect specializing in building envelope and enclosure design and building science consulting.
24d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Baltimore, MD
Office Full-Time
Company Size
382 Employees
Service Specialisms
Elevator Consulting
Vertical Transportation
Building Systems Design
Project Management
Safety Audits
Construction Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Vertical Transportation
Building Logistics
Building Enclosures
Facade Access
Forensics
Elevators
Pedestrian Circulation
Testing
Role
What you would be doing
quality control
design project management
autocad drawing
building code research
technical mentorship
client interaction
- Provide quality control reviews of design work at every design deliverable milestone.
- Independently schedule, coordinate, manage, complete, and deliver each assigned design project.
- Assist with developing budget goals, defining design scopes, scheduling and managing work , completing drawing reviews, developing and delivering design project deliverables, and providing various other architectural service tasks.
- Assist with revenue-driving goals such as project priming opportunities; new construction design review requirements; developing various architectural planning and feasibility studies; code consulting; building science consulting; property conditions assessments; and various other architectural services as the Design Studio continues to grow our knowledge base and service lines.
- Plan, develop, and deliver biddable, constructable, Building-Code-compliant Drawing and Specifications packages for every design project, of the appropriate level of detail and within the defined schedule and budget. Develop drawings using AutoCAD, and Specifications using Word and proprietary specifications editing software.
- Conduct Building Code research for individual project jurisdictions, using web-based building code libraries.
- Assist with the development of proposals and project fees.
- Independently interact directly with Clients, including presenting design work, soliciting decisions, guiding discussions, resolving project challenges, and coordinating schedules and scopes.
- Complete product research and selection in connection with design work. Communicate with product representatives and manufacturers to obtain technical details and answers to design questions.
- For Design-Studio-lead projects, independently manage and deliver entire projects from initiation to completion, including engaging and collaborating with other internal team members.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced Design Studio staff, and to internal Consultants.
- Assume responsibility for work outcomes and results of other workers.
- Independently apply advanced architectural concepts in the development of design work.
- Assist with the development and refinement of the firm’s technical detail library and specifications library.
- Meet with internal Consultants at the commencement of each internal design project to set design scope, schedule, and budget, and provide guidance on project design decisions.
- Assist with the management, coordination, and completion of all day-to-day services of the Design Studio, and be responsible for producing and delivering high-quality, timely services and deliverables.
- Assist with post-project performance analysis and the development of workflow and process improvements.
- Approximately 80% of the time will be spent performing billable tasks in coordination with the project assignments, while the remaining 20% will be focused on representing the company's best interests in relation to ongoing and proposed projects and business development efforts.
What you bring
autocad
excel
detail-oriented
sustainable design
architecture degree
licensed architect
- Must be fluent in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Must be detail-oriented and organized.
- LEED, Passive House, Green Globes, WELL, or other sustainable design accreditations directly related to building enclosure are a plus.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
- Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
- Knowledge and experience in field inspection is a plus.
- Ability to coordinate one's own and others’ actions.
- Licensed Architect strongly preferred. Professional candidates actively on the path to licensure and enrolled in NCARB’s AXP program will be considered.
- Must be comfortable visiting active construction sites, including limited ladder and scaffolding climbing.
- FSA and HSA
- Be a self-starter and have the ability to build relationships.
- Professional writing skills to complete proposals, reports, send e-mails, and other correspondence.
- Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work on many different projects at one time.
- 5 to 8 years of professional experience in architectural design, technical detailing, and design project management. Must have direct working experience with the development of construction documents, and a solid understanding of the design process – Schematic Design through Construction Administration. Additional experience in construction or building enclosure investigations is a plus.
- Exceptional company culture
- Pursue additional technical certifications and training relevant to enclosure design and building science. Apply this additional technical knowledge.
- Additional industry-specific certifications (RRO, AABA, AAMA, IIBEC, AWS, ACI, ICRI, SWRI, AIA, etc.) are a plus.
- To accomplish work activities, must be able to coordinate or lead employees and subcontractors among different levels of the organization.
- Intermediate or better skills using accounting software; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.), MS Outlook, and web-based applications and databases.
- Employee Stock Ownership program!
- Birthday Bonus
- Charitable paid time off
- Competitive Compensation
- An entire internal department dedicated to your learning and career development!
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match!
- Generous PTO
- Incentive compensation bonus
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Security clearance- pre-employment background check
- pre-employment drug test
Company
Overview
1947
Year Founded
Established in 1947 as a pioneering elevator consulting firm.
1980s
Decade of Expansion
Began strategic growth through acquisitions, expanding expertise and services.
2015 & 2020
Years of Expansion
Enhanced capabilities through key acquisitions, broadening service offerings.
World's Fastest
Elevator Engineering
Known for developing some of the world's fastest elevator systems.
- Pioneered elevator consulting in the U.S. from humble beginnings.
- Transitioned from a single office in Chicago to a global consultancy.
- Engineered iconic skyscrapers including Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
- Extended expertise into logistics, structures, façade access, and more.
- Provides comprehensive services from design to maintenance.
- Serves a wide range of industries and sectors.
- Cultivates a unique employee-owned culture fostering accountability.
- Innovates with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
- Provide clients with solutions that consider not only initial cost and operating cost, but also environmental and sustainable impacts.
- Expertise in aligning all objectives to drive the right solution for clients.
- Continuous examination of business practices to determine where we can improve ‘walking the walk.’
- Assists clients in achieving Net Zero targets by integrating solutions such as regenerated-power VT, efficient design, minimized heat/electrical load, and reduced embodied carbon.
- Advises on lifecycle carbon impacts—for example, in-truss modernizations vs full replacements—to reduce embodied carbon.
- Operates as part of a broader ESG initiative, continuously reviewing internal business practices for sustainability.
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