Architect

BRPH•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. BRPH is looking for an Architect to support our Dallas, Texas office location. The ideal candidate will perform, design, and assist with other tasks of architectural projects.

Requirements

Proven experience involving Project Programming and Design.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Has working knowledge of Cadd to produce designs into routine final drawings, and performs limited Revit and AutoCadd operations.
Advanced understanding of codes and standards and has ability to research code issues, present interpretation, and properly apply in the daily work.
Has an excellent understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructability.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers.
Duties may include supervising, coordinating and checking the work, as well as instructing, leading and mentoring other staff members.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Project, Navisworks or BIM 360, Newforma, BlueBeam, and Word
Must be familiar with AutoCAD or Revit building analysis and energy modeling software.
Knowledge of sustainable/green strategies.
Understanding of different project delivery methods.
Responsible for job specific standards, practices and quality as defined in BRPH Quality Standards and Discipline Director’s initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited four-year college or university
Ten years of experience as an architect
Must have passed the exam and be certified as a Professional Registered Architect
Technically competent to sign and seal construction documents
Must have experience in managing midsize to large projects
Possess a Certificate of Licensed Registered Architect.
Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

Responsibilities

Performs advanced assignments demonstrating complex professional architectural work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related architectural tasks.
Makes decisions independently on architectural problems and methods and represents the company by resolving important questions and coordinating the work.
Assignments usually include complex tasks and calculations with limited technical guidance on non-standard issues. Must coordinate with and help resolve conflicts with other disciplines based on an excellent understanding of the design process. Responsible for the preparation of project-specific construction specifications and construction administration.
Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and permits for projects.
Performs Life Safety and Code Analysis and prepares Life safety Plans.
Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, attend construction site meetings, review RFI’s, prepare ASI’s, PR’s, prepare status reports, per the contract documents.
Uses company and discipline department computer assisted drafting and design software and equipment to prepare architectural and design documents.
Perform checking work prepared by drafters, designers, and other architects.
Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications.
Assist in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and cost estimates.
Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects and business development.
Promote communications, cooperation and quality among staff.
Promotes and represents the firm in a professional manner.
Develops proposals and agreements for assigned projects.
Prepares forecast of workload and resources for assigned projects and/or department.
Prepares and monitors project budgets and coordinates with the PM regarding adjustments to the work to maintain profitability.
Responsible for meeting project schedules, timely completion and quality of assigned projects.
Delivers minimum of one technical training session to staff per year in each office.
May serve as a project manager or project architect on assigned projects. Must be prepared to sign and seal documents as AOR.
Assists in marketing and presentations, and lead business development.
An active member of local, state and/or national professional organizations.