Senior and Intermediate Licensed Architects – Louisville, KY Area

WorK Architecture + Designโ€™s Louisville office is seeking Senior and Intermediate Licensed Architects with a range of experience and expertise from large scale office and medical buildings, hospitality, and high-end multi-family and affordable housing โ€“ both new construction and adaptive reuse/historic renovation.

DESIGN

ยท Works in tandem with designers to coordinate schematic design, design development, and construction documents.

ยท Advanced understanding of code, planning, programming and design principles and methods.

ยท Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.

ยท Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.

ยท Help prepare detailed drawings and mentor junior staff.

TECHNICAL

ยท Directs production of schematic through construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager.

ยท Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans and details, ensuring quality control and completion.

ยท Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.

ยท Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.

ยท Expertise in Contract Administration and Close-out Phases.

ยท Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.

ยท Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).

ยท Ensures tasks are completed according to the WorK Architecture + Designโ€™s Standards and Quality Control Manual.

MANAGEMENT

ยท May establish architectural budget, task schedule and other components of the project work plan with project manager.

ยท Directs or coordinates production of construction documents, drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule and cost.

ยท Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides documentation in collaboration with Project Manager.

ยท May participate in marketing, client and owner presentations.

ยท Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.

EDUCATION

ยท Post graduate qualification in Architecture

ยท Professional registration in Architecture (AIA)

ยท Professional registration (LEED, NCARB, or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE

ยท Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production and construction materials.

ยท Project delivery experience on $20M+ schemes.

ยท Familiar with building codes, specifications, construction methods, and building and engineering systems.

ยท Understanding of project management process at all design phases.

ยท Ability to apply CAD and interpret and review CAD drawings.

ยท Revit knowledge and experience. (5 yrs. experience)

ยท Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal employee management and external client relationships

ยท Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts of junior staff.

ยท Collaborative and professional work ethic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ยท Be responsible for planning, developing, and executing technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments

ยท Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager

ยท Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFIโ€™s, RFPโ€™s, change orders, etc.)

ยท Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)

ยท Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager

ยท Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients

ยท Work with engineering consultants through schematic and design development phases

ยท Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight

ยท Work hard, play hard!

QUALIFICATIONS

ยท Licensed Architect (AIA) with 8+ years of experience including healthcare

ยท Ability to generate and/or identify clear ideas and concepts and develop physical and conceptual connections to overall building design

ยท Ability to work collaboratively to develop design concepts and ideas with internal project teams and external stakeholders

ยท Knowledge of construction detailing,

ยท Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skill

ยท Ability to direct, manage, and coordinate work efforts of junior staff

ยท Experience in all phases and aspects of a project

ยท Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems

ยท Understanding of project management process

ยท Strong design, communication, and time management skills

ยท Collaborative and professional work ethic

ยท LEED AP or within 6 months of hire

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

ยท Salary is commensurate with experience

ยท Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

ยท 401K with Employer Matching

ยท Company Cell Phone

ยท Paid Vacations and Holidays

ยท Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave

ยท Unlimited Leave Policy

Interested applicants should reside in the Louisville, KY area.

If you feel you are qualified, please apply with a resume and work sample including examples of professional work with subject: WRKLOU Employment. Thank you!