Architect II

IPS-Integrated Project Services • Burlington, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Architect II to join our talented team at our office located in Burlington, MA. In this role, you will evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications. You will work directly with clients to select and recommend procedures and develop preliminary designs. You will also be responsible for working in all phases of the architectural process. When in a project team environment, you will supervise your team members who may consist of Architect I, Architectural Designer I, II, and Senior Architectural Designer.

Requirements

• 5+ years of architectural office experience or equivalent as a Registered Architect (RA).
• Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation is required.
• Ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts. Knowledge of building and zoning codes and is capable of interpreting project specifications.
• +4 years of Life Sciences Industry experience required.
• Must be highly proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and possess a strong understanding of BIM workflows.
• Ample experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design and how these systems integrate into architectural designs.
• The ability to exhibit and develop strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven team player with strong time management skills; must be able to juggle more than one project at a time.

Responsibilities

• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Correct and update design documents. Develops solutions to design problems.
• Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company, regulatory agencies, and production standards.
• Lead or, at times, assist in the development of design documentation for the following design phases: programming, master planning, schematic (Concept), preliminary (BOD), and construction documentation (Detailed Design).
• Leads Architectural construction administration activities such as preparing bulletins, construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses, as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon.
• Proactively alerting team members of a project design change that may affect the time and costs of the project.
• Capable of recognizing the design support abilities of the team and empowering those to have opportunities to elevate their design capabilities through my challenging assignments.
• Keeps the Project Team aware of workload and requests additional resources and work assignments ahead of schedule
• Ensures project specifications are delivered with company quality standards and are delivered on time as required by the client.
• Capable of developing “Workplans” and computing hours and deliverables needed to complete design tasks
• Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Interacts with clients to secure scope and design intent.
• Research equipment selection from catalogs as needed for the project.
• Ensure acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination
• Coordinates architectural design work with related engineering disciplines. Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work
• Assists the design team with design solutions by having the ability to interpret drawing mark-up drawings and execute changes on the project based on such mark-ups
• Uses Revit to develop architectural design documentation that aligns with company BIM/CAD standards.
• Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Ability to work as a team member and capable of interpreting the Project Architect's design requests.
• Participate in architectural design work, coordinating with related engineering disciplines.
• Supports and/or leads field visits and site surveys when requested by the Architect
• Capable of creating renderings, generating diagrams, and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level