Architect II

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Emeryville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking an Architect II to join its team in Emeryville, California. The role evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques and procedures; works with clients to recommend procedures and develop preliminary designs; and contributes across all phases of the architectural process. In project-team settings, the Architect II may supervise Architect I, Architectural Designer I and II, and Senior Architectural Designer team members. The Architect II assesses project requirements, supports scope, budget, and staffing decisions with the Project Manager, develops and coordinates design documentation, and helps ensure that deliverables meet company, regulatory, production, quality, and schedule standards. The position uses Autodesk Revit to produce architectural documentation consistent with company BIM/CAD standards and coordinates design with related engineering disciplines. It also includes construction administration, field support, site visits, client and vendor interaction, and travel to client sites. The role may require extended client-site assignments and adherence to cleanroom gowning and site safety requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of architectural office experience, or equivalent experience as a Registered Architect (RA).
Bachelor’s degree; a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB accreditation is required.
At least 4 years of Life Sciences industry experience.
High proficiency in Autodesk Revit and a strong understanding of BIM workflows.
Experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design and integration with architectural designs.
Ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts.
Knowledge of building and zoning codes and ability to interpret project specifications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Teamwork and time-management skills, including the ability to manage more than one project at a time.
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and climb ladders as necessary.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions and comply with strict cleanroom gowning protocol.
Ability to travel 5–20%, or as required by the assigned project, including possible overnight travel or extended time at a client site.
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel and commute routinely.
Ability to attend interviews in person or virtually with video.

Responsibilities

Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and work with the Project Manager to determine scope, budget, and staffing.
Correct and update design documents and develop solutions to design problems.
Review drawings and documents for compliance with company standards, regulatory agencies, production standards, and design intent.
Lead or assist in developing design documentation for programming, master planning, schematic (Concept), preliminary (BOD), and construction documentation (Detailed Design) phases.
Lead architectural construction administration, including preparing bulletins and construction sketches, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and performing on-site observations and field support when requested.
Alert project team members to design changes that may affect project schedule or costs.
Support team members’ design development by identifying their capabilities and assigning challenging work that helps elevate their skills.
Keep the Project Team informed about workload and request resources or work assignments ahead of schedule.
Ensure project specifications meet company quality standards and are delivered on time as required by the client.
Develop workplans and calculate hours and deliverables needed to complete design tasks.
Work with equipment suppliers and vendors to obtain information needed to complete designs; research equipment selections from catalogs as needed.
Interact with clients to establish project scope and design intent.
Check work quality and coordination to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
Coordinate architectural design with related engineering disciplines, attend job and construction meetings, and participate in work coordination.
Interpret drawing markups and implement requested changes in project documents.
Use Revit to develop architectural design documentation in accordance with company BIM/CAD standards.
Work as a team member and interpret the Project Architect’s design requests.
Support or lead field visits and site surveys when requested by the Architect.
Create renderings and diagrams and complete special projects as assigned.
Visit client sites, follow stated safety rules, and travel or commute as required by project assignments.