Architect

GHD Group Pty Ltd•San Francisco, CA

125d•$110,000 - $184,000

About The Position

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for? Our US West Design Studio is growing throughout the region and is looking for an Architect to join the team! In this role, you will assist with the evaluation, design, and implementation of new buildings and building alterations for a variety of project types in the commercial, industrial and federal market sectors. You will cooperate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional leads across the West, North America and GHD’s global network. In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program
8+ years post graduate progressive experience in the field of architecture including substantial experience in developing details, planning and design support for design development.
Working knowledge of: Building systems, detailing and technology
Applicable codes, regulations, and standards
Design solution development
Differing building types and project delivery methods
Programming and planning methods
Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD
Working knowledge with InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Nice To Haves

LEED Accreditation a plus

Responsibilities

Architectural Design: Design architectural solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (e.g., in terms of functionality, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
Engineering Drawings: Create complex engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
Building Surveys: Undertake building and technical surveys to determine the building condition and identify defects and associated risks. Includes conducting a wide range of surveys on complex sites.
Construction Advice: Provide specialist professional advice relating to construction regulations and best practice with regard to complex maintenance, alteration, and construction of buildings.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) System: Supervise the installation, operations, and maintenance of a building information modeling (BIM) system. Make sure that systems are maintained and periodically upgraded. Coordinate building- and construction-related measurements. Review and endorse data, records, and base maps for future use.
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Feasibility Studies: Conduct feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.
Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Analysis: Conduct complex feasibility studies from technological, financial, and organizational perspectives on bid solicitation, including request for proposal (RFP) and request for tender (RFT) project requirements, and write specifications for tenders.
Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.