Architect III (Industrial Construction)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

As a design/build engineering firm and general contractor, Dennis Group’s Architects support its industrial architectural practice by designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Projects are complex and involve frequent interaction with project managers, process designers, and staff across multiple engineering disciplines. The Architect contributes to architectural design and facility programming throughout all phases, defining spaces and their characteristics from proposal development through construction administration. The role applies knowledge of sanitary design, building materials, and construction methods. The Project Architect develops programming and concept documentation, coordinates project work plans with the Project Manager, conducts agency review analysis, performs architectural design and detailing, and produces project documents and specifications. The role also leads interdisciplinary document coordination, contributes to architectural standards and production tools, performs construction administration, maintains contact with clients and project partners, and participates in marketing efforts and presentations. Candidates must be open to overnight travel to client facilities and construction sites for at least 25% of any given year.

Requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
10 or more years of professional experience in all phases of architectural projects.
Broad commercial and industrial project experience is desired.
Experience with building codes, specifications, building systems, and engineering systems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
Advanced experience in all phases of a project, including construction documentation review.
Understanding of the project management process.
Effective verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
Professional and collaborative work ethic.
Must be open to overnight travel to client facilities and construction sites for at least 25% of any given year.

Nice To Haves

Architectural license desired.
LEED accreditation is a plus.
Experience with Revit is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet client needs and budget.
Establish the budget, task schedule, and other components of a project work plan with the Project Manager.
Execute applicable agency review analysis for codes, zoning, accessibility, life safety, and related matters.
Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks, including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, and special details.
Produce schematic, design development, and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members.
Lead the project team across disciplines in coordinating design drawings, construction documentation, and specifications.
Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details, and production tools.
Perform construction administration duties, including RFIs, RFPs, change orders, and on-site observation.
Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors.
Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients.