Senior and Intermediate Licensed Architects – Louisville, KY Area
WorK Architecture + Designโs 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 + Designโs 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., RFIโs, RFPโs, 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!