Architect

Bw Design Group • Fort Worth, TX

320d

About The Position

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology. Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of code studies/evaluations for life science facilities or hazardous/classified areas (preferred)
• A minimum of 7 years of industrial/manufacturing architectural design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation
• A minimum of five years of experience executing industrial projects in the advanced technologies and life science sectors (preferred)
• Food and beverage or heavy industrial/manufacturing project experience (preferred)
• A strong working knowledge of local, state, and national building codes
• Experience in the development and creation of construction documents for pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or food and beverage industries (preferred)
• Experience in the design of greenfield facilities and in the renovation of existing buildings
• Experience in the design of ISO clean rooms, and labs and processing spaces (preferred)
• Experience in the design of cold storage and refrigerated processing environments
• Experience in coordinating design with process engineers on industrial installations of production equipment (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with our team members and clients
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• A bachelor of architecture (BArch)
• A registered architect (RA) license
• A master of architecture (MArch) (preferred)
• A NCARB license (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural designs and construction documents for industrial facility interior and exterior renovations as a part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary A/E team
• Investigate and design building envelope systems including all components of roofs and walls
• Assist the owner or project manager in defining the facility requirements/program for projects in advanced technologies, life science, pharma, and food and beverage design
• Oversee the work of associate architects and designers
• Lead the architectural design and multi-disciplinary industrial and manufacturing project teams
• Define the industrial facility program requirements based on an understanding of the client's production process flow and space environmental needs
• Conduct code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use
• Create integrated solutions and communicate key concepts to the client
• Develop the base plan and coordinate technical requirements to other engineering disciplines
• Develop design intent based on client objectives
• Research material options or alternative building methods as necessary
• Develop specifications and direct preparation of technical plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction
• Answer RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project
• Manage and provide guidance to architectural designers
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorships including our First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree