Senior

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Burlington, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking multiple Architects at a range of experience levels for its Burlington, Massachusetts office. Under the direct supervision of the Group Lead and Director of Architecture, the Architect independently evaluates, selects, and applies architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications. The role involves investigating project variables, working directly with clients to select and recommend procedures, developing preliminary designs, and contributing across all phases of the architectural process. In a project team environment, an Architect III may supervise team members, including Architect I and Architectural Designer I, II, and Senior Architectural Designer staff. The Architect assesses project requirements, supports scope, budget, and staffing decisions with the Project Manager, develops and reviews design documentation, and helps ensure that deliverables meet company standards and client schedules. The role includes architectural construction administration, coordination with engineering disciplines, client and vendor interaction, field visits, and development of architectural documentation using Revit in accordance with company BIM/CAD standards. Travel, if any, depends on project complexity and location. This is a safety-sensitive position involving field work and attendance at client sites in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non-administrative areas.

Requirements

At least 3 years of architectural office experience, or equivalent experience as a Registered Architect (RA).
Bachelor's degree; a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB accreditation is required.
Ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts.
Knowledge of building and zoning codes and ability to interpret project specifications.
High proficiency in Autodesk Revit and a strong understanding of BIM workflows.
Experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design and how these systems integrate into architectural designs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Team-oriented approach and strong time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Ability and willingness to perform field work and attend activities at client sites in non-administrative areas.
Ability to maintain professionalism and support health, safety, and welfare on projects.
Ability to meet project and office deadlines and budgets, maintain composure under pressure, and put in the time required for project and office events and activities.

Nice To Haves

Life Sciences industry experience.

Responsibilities

Assess project requirements, break projects into tasks, and work with the Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget, and staffing.
Correct and update design documents, develop solutions to design problems, and review drawings and documents for compliance with company, regulatory, and production standards.
Lead or assist with design documentation for programming, master planning, schematic design, preliminary design, and construction documentation.
Lead architectural construction administration activities, including preparing bulletins and construction sketches, reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and providing on-site observations and field support when requested.
Alert project team members to design changes that may affect project time or costs.
Identify team members' design support abilities and provide challenging assignments that help develop their capabilities.
Keep the Project Team informed about workload and request additional resources and assignments in advance.
Ensure project specifications meet company quality standards and are delivered on time as required by the client.
Develop workplans and calculate the hours and deliverables needed to complete design tasks.
Work with equipment suppliers and vendors to obtain information needed to complete designs.
Interact with clients to confirm project scope and design intent.
Research equipment selections using catalogs as needed.
Check quality and coordination to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
Coordinate architectural design work with related engineering disciplines, attend job and construction meetings, and participate in work coordination.
Interpret drawing markups and execute requested project changes.
Use Revit to develop architectural design documentation that aligns with company BIM/CAD standards.
Work as a team member and interpret the Project Architect's design requests.
Support or lead field visits and site surveys when requested by the Architect.
Create renderings and diagrams and complete assigned special projects.