Architect

LLNL•Livermore, CA

14d•$154,950 - $235,692•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Architect in its Project Management Office. The position combines hands-on architectural design and construction-document production with multidisciplinary coordination and technical oversight of work prepared by subcontracted architectural/engineering firms. The architect personally develops complete design packages for smaller in-house projects, including tenant improvements, laboratory remodels, facility modifications, renovations, repairs, and additions. The role is intended for an experienced architect who remains actively involved in design, field investigation, code analysis, technical detailing, construction documents, and construction support while coordinating with engineering disciplines and overseeing consultant work. A hybrid schedule may be available after a probationary period, with specific arrangements based on team and organizational needs. The position may be filled at the TSS.3 or TSS.4 level based on knowledge and related experience. At the TSS.4 level, the architect also serves as a subject matter expert for complex laboratory and high-hazard facility projects, leads technical and peer reviews, advises management and project teams, develops and promotes architectural criteria and practices, and mentors peers and less-experienced architects. This is a career-indefinite position requiring eligibility for a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. The posted annual salary range is $154,950–$235,692, with separate ranges for TSS.3 ($154,950–$196,476) and TSS.4 ($185,850–$235,692).

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or an equivalent combination of education and significant related architectural/engineering experience.
California architect license, or licensure in another U.S. jurisdiction with the ability to obtain California licensure through reciprocity within 12 months of employment.
Demonstrated experience preparing complete architectural construction-document packages for renovations, remodels, tenant improvements, repairs, or similar existing-facility projects, including field investigation and verification of existing conditions.
Broad technical knowledge of architectural design, construction, building systems, assemblies, materials, detailing, and existing-condition challenges.
Demonstrated experience performing building-code, life-safety, egress, and accessibility analyses, with advanced knowledge of the California Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and federal accessibility requirements.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary designs, supporting construction, developing architectural/engineering scopes and criteria, and reviewing consultant-prepared construction documents.
Ability to resolve complex architectural problems using technical judgment, research, applicable codes and standards, and consultation with subject matter experts; manage multiple priorities; and communicate technical information effectively to project teams, management, stakeholders, consultants, and drafting support.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam or comparable PDF-editing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
At TSS.4, subject matter expert knowledge of architectural design and construction for complex laboratory, research, high-hazard, continuously operating, clean room, data center, industrial, or similar technically complex facilities.
At TSS.4, significant experience personally producing construction documents for highly complex projects and resolving unusual, ambiguous, or high-consequence design issues.
At TSS.4, significant experience providing technical leadership, peer review, and mentoring while remaining actively engaged in design and construction-document production.
At TSS.4, significant experience planning highly complex projects, including design estimates, developing and managing budgets and schedules, and coordinating stakeholders.
At TSS.4, demonstrated ability to establish architectural approaches when requirements, existing conditions, codes, standards, or technical criteria are incomplete, conflicting, or uncertain.
At TSS.4, experience developing, interpreting, or influencing architectural standards, design criteria, technical practices, or project-delivery decisions beyond individual assigned projects, along with expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to advise senior management.

Nice To Haves

Master of Architecture or other relevant advanced degree.
LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Access Specialist, ICC plan examiner or building inspector certification, or similar professional credential.
Experience applying Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards or other federal accessibility requirements.
Experience preparing or reviewing construction documents submitted to the California Division of the State Architect, including coordinating responses to plan-review comments.
Experience using design-build or other alternative project-delivery methods.

Responsibilities

Translate stakeholder requirements into technical criteria and coordinated architectural solutions for projects with operational, security, existing-condition, schedule, and construction constraints.
Plan and prepare complete architectural construction-document packages for small and medium-sized in-house projects, from conceptual design and existing-condition verification through final drawings and specifications.
Develop coordinated architectural designs covering programming, space planning, code, life safety, egress, accessibility, building assemblies, interiors, exterior envelope, materials, details, schedules, and specifications.
Perform building-code, life-safety, egress, and accessibility analyses and incorporate findings into designs and construction documents in accordance with applicable requirements.
Research unfamiliar conditions, evaluate materials and assemblies, apply codes and standards, and resolve technical issues with subject matter experts as needed.
Provide construction-phase support by reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information, evaluating field conditions, participating in site observations, preparing design revisions, and resolving construction issues.
Prepare procurement documents for subcontracted architectural/engineering services, including scopes, criteria, design estimates, and schedules.
Oversee consultant work and review internal and consultant documents for quality, coordination, constructability, and compliance with codes and LLNL standards.
Manage design reviews, approvals, materials selection, multiple assignments, changing priorities, and deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
At TSS.4, serve as the architectural subject matter expert while remaining engaged in design, technical detailing, and construction-document production for complex laboratory and high-hazard facility projects.
At TSS.4, establish architectural approaches and resolve highly complex issues involving incomplete, conflicting, or uncertain requirements, existing conditions, codes, standards, or technical criteria.
At TSS.4, lead technical and peer reviews of architectural designs and construction documents, and advise management and project teams on laboratory and high-hazard facility design, construction, and operation.
At TSS.4, develop, interpret, and promote architectural criteria, technical practices, and lessons learned to improve project delivery.
At TSS.4, serve as a PMO Design and Engineering technical representative on specialized projects or programs and mentor peers and less-experienced architects.
Perform other duties as assigned.