Architect, Industrial Construction (Mid-Level)

Dennis Group•Carlsbad, CA

14h

About The Position

As a design/build engineering firm and general contractor, Dennis Group’s Architects support our industrial architectural practice in designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Our projects are industrial projects that are complex and require frequent interaction with our project managers, process designers, and multiple different disciplines of engineering staff. The Architect is a key role in all phases of architectural design and facility programming for defining spaces and their characteristics from proposal development through construction administration. Architects apply knowledge in areas of sanitary design, building materials, and construction methods. As a Project Architect on the Dennis Group team responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
Professional experience in all phases of architectural projects
A broad range of commercial/industrial project experience is desired
Experience with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary.
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
Candidates must be open to overnight travel not less than 25% of any given year to client facilities and construction sites.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet clients’ needs and budget
Establish 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, etc.
Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, special details, etc.
Produce schematic, design development and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members
Provide leadership to the project team (all disciplines) for documents coordination including design drawings construction documentation and specifications
Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.
Perform construction administration duties - RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, on-site observation, etc.
Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors
Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients