Project Architect

Gordon M. Buitendorp Associates, Inc.•Rockford, IL

2h•Remote

About The Position

Richard L Johnson Associates (RLJA), a GMB team, is hiring a Project Architect to join our team in Rockford, Illinois. We are seeking professionals interested in championing the design throughout all phases for a variety of projects in K-12 and Higher Education Markets. A professional will be part of GMB's project teams in all aspects of project design, construction documentation, and field observation. Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through Higher Education and projects in our community that support lifelong learning. GMB’s Ecosystem of Teams provides planning, architecture, engineering, branding, and enrollment marketing services to educational institutions across the country, holistically impacting how they maximize their learner success. GMB’s Richard L. Johnson Associates brand is an education-focused architecture partner serving K-12 schools and community colleges across Northern Illinois for the past 45 years. We know the communities we serve, understand the realities of educational facilities, and work alongside our clients as part of their team - not simply as a consultant.

Requirements

Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited college/university
3+ years of experience in an architectural firm
Thoroughness in drawing and communicating design
Proficiency executing architectural details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Proficiency in Revit

Nice To Haves

A desire for Architectural registration, or in-progress
Passion for Education Market. Experience with the K-12 and Higher Education markets is a plus
Strong knowledge of design, construction methodology, architectural building systems and material application
Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, or other 3D modeling, animation, rendering computer graphics programs
Familiarity with specification writing

Responsibilities

Develop project documentation for multiple projects of varying scale and type
Assist in developing programmatic documentation and studies
Clearly communicate design internally and externally
Prepare construction drawings and specifications to meet owners’ goals
Assist with construction administration and closeout documentation efforts
Apply knowledge of design, construction methodology, architectural building systems, codes and material application
Ensure coordination across multidisciplinary project teams
Have the opportunity to work in a primarily 'remote' environment yet have the ability to work in the field or the Rockford, IL learning hub when needed.