Architect

TEPA Companies•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services. When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe. We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. LOCATION: This position requires onsite presence 5 days a week at Tinker AFB ABOUT THE JOB The Tepa Companies are seeking an Architect to support our contract at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma and will conduct design development and contract document work sessions in the Sustainment, Restoration & Moderation (SRM) and Consolidated Sustainment Activity Group (CSAG) sections of the 72nd Civil Engineer Directorate.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry
Licensed as a Registered Architect, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
Must have strong communication skills including verbal, written, and graphic communications.
Background in producing contract documents and construction administration.
Department of Defense operations familiarity a plus
Experience and proficiency with AutoCAD
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point)
Self-motivated individual with strong, organizational, problem solving and analytical abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Department of Defense operations familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates owner/client and internal meetings, and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance
Monitors workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule
Reviews architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
Writes/edits architectural specifications, and works directly with Senior Architect and client to establish and document the legal parameters of the construction contract
Assists, with affected disciplines and with any addendum, RFIs, CPRs and change orders and is responsible to incorporate agreed upon changes into the project documents
Provides, on an as needed basis, construction contract administration
Conducts construction cost estimating for all projects and evaluations using RS Means
Evaluates existing building conditions and writes reports of findings and recommendations for new projects or existing projects