Architect, Education

NORR•Philadelphia, PA

41d•$60,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. School design strategies must take a holistic view of creating more flexible, connected, sustainable and inclusive learning environments. From primary schools to higher education institutions, we design to support an exceptional user experience for students, faculty and staff to realize positive learning outcomes. Creating a stimulating environment can directly impact the development and pace of learning for students of any age. We understand how inclusive classrooms, advancing technologies and evolving student expectations influence educational facilities design. Learn more about our Education Portfolio. As an Architect, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Requirements

Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, and other architectural design software
Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
0-5 years of project work experience

Nice To Haves

Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
Experience in Education projects is an asset

Responsibilities

Compiles information from reports and published documents; evaluates and analyzes the information to understand broad requirements of project
Develops architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
Coordinates design intent with other disciplines
Integrates engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
Prepares design reports, drawings and models following office standards
Performs site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifies any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner
Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls