Architect - Public Safety

Wendel LLC•Buffalo, NY

12d•$80,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with public entities to design public safety facilities through our Five Bugles Design (FBD) and Mitchell Associates Architects (MAA) design groups. We are national leaders in the design of public safety facilities, having completed over 400 projects, teaching station design at national conferences, being published in fire service magazines, and receiving numerous design awards. With the merger of FBD and MAA, our design team offers the opportunity to work on an exciting project type in a collaborative team approach with others who are truly committed to the needs of our clients. If you are looking to make a real impact and have 5 plus years of experience in public safety design, then this position is for you! Our public safety design team is looking for a mid to senior level design professional that thrives in a fast paced and team focused working environment. Wendel is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, but we are flexible to a candidate’s home location having the need for this individual in anyone of our Connecticut or New York State offices. This is the right position for you if you: Love to execute project development from concept through construction while working with other committed design professionals. Are seeking to mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents. Attend project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract. Want to grow into a senior leadership role with the potential for business development. Become the trusted advisor to our established public safety clients and supplement our sales team in the development and securing of new project work. Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations. Attend Interviews, assist in proposal creation, and manage client expectations. Have a proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills. Have a comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements. Are self-motivated and can solve problems independently, often working remotely. Have a 4- or 5-year degree in Architecture, or a related field. Have 6 -14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience, 5 plus years’ experience in Fire and/or Police stations. Have knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.

Requirements

Proven record of strong technical design and detailing skills.
Comprehensive understanding of architectural specifications, international building codes, life safety code and ADA requirements.
Self-motivated and can solve problems independently, often working remotely.
4- or 5-year degree in Architecture, or a related field.
6 -14 years of working experience in a design firm with strong design, construction document and construction administration experience, 5 plus years’ experience in Fire and/or Police stations.
Knowledge of design and construction programs like Autodesk Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, SketchUp, Etc.

Responsibilities

Execute project development from concept through construction while working with other committed design professionals.
Mentor entry level architects, directing them in design, production and overall coordination of the design process and technical documents.
Attend project and client meetings with other design professionals for projects under contract.
Grow into a senior leadership role with the potential for business development.
Become the trusted advisor to our established public safety clients and supplement our sales team in the development and securing of new project work.
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations.
Attend Interviews, assist in proposal creation, and manage client expectations.