Architect Entry Level (Starting Summer 2027)

External Dennis Group Jobs•Salt Lake City, UT

34d•Onsite

About The Position

As a design build engineering firm and general contractor, Dennis Group’s Architects support our industrial architectural practice in designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Our projects are industrial projects that are complex and require frequent interaction with our project managers, process designers, and multiple different disciplines of engineering staff. The architect is a key role in all phases of architectural design and facility programming for defining spaces and their characteristics from proposal development through construction administration. Architects apply knowledge in areas of sanitary design, building materials, and construction methods.

Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
4-7 years of professional experience in all phases of architectural projects
4-7 years of commercial or industrial project experience
4-7 years of experience with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary.
3+ years of experience with Revit
Proficient experience in all phases of a project including construction documentation review
Understanding of the project management process
Effective verbal, written and graphic communication skills
Professional and collaborative work ethic
Must meet travel requirement - overnight travel not less than 25% of any given year to client facilities and construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Architectural license / in the pursuit of license strongly desired
LEED accreditation a plus

Responsibilities

Works autonomously on specific tasks from design to implementation
Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet clients’ needs and budget
Assist in establishing budget, task schedule, and other components of a project work plan with the Project Manager
Help review applicable agency review analysis for codes, zoning, accessibility, life-safety, etc.
Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, special details, etc.
Produce schematic, design development and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members
Select building materials, finishes and system based on technical properties and sanitary requirements
Prepare presentation materials (renderings, drawings)
Assist in document coordination including design drawings construction documentation and specifications
Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.
Document and evaluate exiting conditions (programming & analysis pre-design)
Prepare submittals for regulatory / permit approval
Develop code analysis sheets
Perform quantity surveys
Create bid package scope of work
Prepare bid tabs
Identify requirements of regulatory agencies
Perform construction administration duties - RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, on-site observation, etc.
Coordinate building systems (e.g., structural, mechanical, electrical, fire safety) and reconcile conflicts.
Investigate and select building systems and materials
Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors – be the primary contact and influence the outcome of a design project
Small-scale project primary DG architecture coordination resource and primary client technical contact
Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients
Supporting talent growth within our organization
Researching architectural best practices
Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor.