Project Architect - Portland, OR

VLMK Engineering + Design•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VLMK is seeking a qualified individual with at least 4 years of experience who is passionate about being part of the building design process and meeting our client's needs. The successful candidate should have strong organizational and communication skills, be able to coordinate the efforts of multi-disciplinary teams, be knowledgeable and efficient in creating permit and construction documents, and have experience in permitting and construction phase administration. VLMK's team of registered design professionals in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Architecture provide engineering and design services to clients from offices in Oregon, Washington, and Arizona. VLMK is particularly adept at, and has extensive experience in, the planning, engineering and design of industrial projects. As the Prime design consultant, VLMK's proven full-service design approach has supported Owners, Developers, and Users in the development of millions of square feet of commercial and light-industrial space including warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities. As a Project Architect at VLMK: You will work in a collaborative office environment with a close-knit team where your contributions will be highly valued. You will be responsible for preparing effective building designs and presentation materials. You will help coordinate the efforts of multi-discipline design teams, working with other designers and engineers to prepare plans and documents for a range of projects to serve a diverse group of clients. You will provide building renderings, space planning, code and envelope reviews, drafting/detailing, construction documents, permit and construction administration, and more... With demonstrated abilities, you will have opportunities to work directly with clients and expand your role and responsibilities within the firm. You will be part of a company that regularly enjoys celebrating its employees and provides various opportunities throughout the year to volunteer, team build and have fun.

Requirements

NAAB-Accredited Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
Actively working towards licensure, e.g. enrolled in the NCARB AXP program, taking ARE exams, etc.
A minimum of four years of relevant experience preparing building construction documents, permit and construction administration, and coordinating with consultants and clients.
Reside in or near the Portland-Vancouver metro area.
Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple assignments, for multiple projects, in a fast-paced work environment.
Good working knowledge of building code requirements (IBC, IECC/ASHRAE, etc.).
Proficient in Revit and be familiar with AutoCAD.
Must be able to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect in OR or WA strongly preferred
Experience with 3D modeling and rendering applications (SketchUp, 3d Max, Illustrator, etc.)
Extensive industrial building design experience.
A friendly and outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

Preparing effective building designs and presentation materials.
Coordinating the efforts of multi-discipline design teams, working with other designers and engineers to prepare plans and documents for a range of projects to serve a diverse group of clients.
Providing building renderings, space planning, code and envelope reviews, drafting/detailing, construction documents, permit and construction administration, and more.
Working directly with clients and expanding your role and responsibilities within the firm.
Participating in company celebrations, volunteer opportunities, and team building events.