Senior Architect

Description

• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations
• Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the architectural work to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications , using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications
• Performs building code analyses and compliance, 3D modeling and renderings
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
• Prepares project designs and plans using 3D modeling software
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, renderings, reports, or proposals
• Designs facility layouts, and architectural details
• Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with client, suppliers, construction, etc.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
• Assist in constructability reviews
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction
• Provides technical assistance to other Architectural personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
• When delegated, provides guidance to other architectural personnel for specific tasks or project-subgroups
• Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports
• Prepares letters to vendors and clients
• Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Architectural methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgement in making adaptations and modifications
• Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate architects and designers

Requirements

• Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
• Experience with CADD applications, such as Revit
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with procurement automation tools
• Registered Architect
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
• Must be a US citizen
• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Prior experience in facility design/layout and details, building code analyses, Revit modeling and renderings
• Must have a security clearance or the ability to possess a security clearance
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions and construction methods
• Must be able to pass a drug/background check
• Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide
• Thorough knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact
• Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects
• Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client

Benefits

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance