Architect III

Merrick & Company • Greenwood Village, CO

92d • $108,000 - $132,000

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Life Sciences Laboratory Planner / Architect to lead the architectural design of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This person will be located in one of our U.S. based offices. Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship. Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 60+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world. Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short term and long-term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills. Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting, and fast-paced environment. This position requires a competent laboratory planner / architect who will be responsible for all phases of architectural production and BIM for a variety of Life Sciences projects ranging from programming through construction administration. This includes interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects. Basic office hours are 8:00 am MT to 5:00 pm MT, Monday thru Friday and is a hybrid schedule. Occasional overtime could be needed with short notice. This position may also require some minimal travel. Salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $132,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years minimum experience as a Life Science Laboratory Planner / Architect.
• Registered architect in the United States, if not currently registered, must be able to demonstrate how they will become registered within two years of hire.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate and support design charrettes.
• Experience in all phases of design, with track record of completed, successful projects.
• Proficient working in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up & Revit preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
• Client projects for this position requires the ability and willingness to obtain U.S. government security clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Life Science and/or Containment Laboratory project experience preferred.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Handle major design decisions involving spatial, aesthetic elements, detailing of materials and coordination of engineered building systems.
• Manage architectural projects and demonstrate skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Direct and mentor the work of junior architects and designers, and delegate work as required.
• Perform building code reviews and write reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports and recommendations.
• Ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.
• Coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
• Responsible for project cost control.

Benefits

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees