Architect IV - Food & Beverage

CRB•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Architect IV role, described in the posting as Senior Architect, executes project scope across design, documentation, and construction administration as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position promotes creative problem-solving, technical and design excellence, and compliance with building codes and regulations. The Senior Architect coordinates with internal and external parties, manages complex tasks and priorities, directs others’ work, and serves as the architectural point of contact for clients, other disciplines, estimating, and construction personnel. The role also supports CRB’s architectural presence in the Food and Beverage market. The candidate is expected to bring focused Food and Beverage expertise, industry involvement and thought leadership, and an understanding of industry-specific regulations, design standards, and trends. The position may act as Architect of Record and may include corporate licensure responsibilities.

Requirements

Accredited professional degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, and/or D.Arch), or Canadian/international equivalent.
Architectural license in good standing in the home state, with ability to obtain reciprocal licensure through NCARB.
Extensive knowledge and application of International Building Codes, OSHA Regulations, and ADA Standards.
History of successful cross-discipline project coordination and execution on a variety of project types, preferably in the Food and Beverage industry.
Ability to develop or guide development of complete construction documents and specifications for complex projects.
Proficiency in Revit and the Microsoft Office suite.
Relevant experience at an architectural, engineering, or construction firm.
15 years of professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial, client-focused leadership skills, preferably within the Food and Beverage industries.
Flexibility for moderate travel in support of project-based or training activities.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Ability to mentor architectural staff.
LEED Accreditation, WELL Certification, or similar sustainability credentials.
Expertise in food and nutrition and/or consumer products, and experience with international clients or projects.

Responsibilities

Work independently on projects across all design phases, including programming, planning, concept development, detailed design, and construction administration.
Prepare complex code analyses, life-safety and egress plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, and specifications for large, advanced-complexity projects without oversight.
Develop studies, presentations, and reports, and present them to internal or external audiences.
Research and apply International Building Code and other regulatory requirements during project delivery.
Coordinate with Engineering and Construction personnel to develop coordinated, constructible designs.
Participate in and contribute to drawing reviews, coordination meetings, and quality checks.
Assist the Project Manager with resource planning, budget and scope definition, schedule adherence, and deliverable quality.
Quality-check documents for complex projects, including technical verification of design calculations, documentation, and design approaches, and drive overall project quality.
Identify and resolve complex code-, construction-, or design-related challenges.
Develop advanced architectural design and/or technical training presentations.
Mentor architectural staff.
Act as Architect of Record for project assignments, potentially including corporate licensure responsibilities.
Develop or guide the development of complete construction-document sets and specifications for complex projects.
Support development of CRB’s Architectural presence in the Food and Beverage market through industry involvement, presentations, and thought leadership.