Senior Architect

AtkinsRéalis • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Architect to join our team in Denver, CO. Under limited supervision, the ideal candidate for this position applies technical proficiency to solutions for architectural problems and the coordination of related project activities. This position also supports Business Development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture is required.
• Registered Architect (RA) licensed with the ability to obtain additional licenses when required.
• 7-10 years relevant professional experience including all phases of architectural drafting, detailing, and assisting with the coordination of consultants and internal teams.
• Expertise in Revit and a working knowledge of AutoCAD is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Architecture is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience on a wide variety of project types is a plus (federal, defense, aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education).
• Experience directing the work of junior staff to develop project documentation and manage project deliverables.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees.
• LEED accreditation and experience coordinating certification processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Possess a strong knowledge of building codes and have experience with code review processes.
• Possess a strong understanding of building materials and construction methods.
• Possess and demonstrate past ability to produce a complete set of construction documents.
• Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
• Ability to provide team leadership, interact with senior management and play a decisive role in project pursuits.
• Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
• Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a ‘seller-doer’ approach.
• Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
• Ability to perform programming, planning and other conceptual design activities.
• Ability to develop designs and sketches to be input into Revit-based construction documents as well as direct a project team to do the same.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and lead a project team to produce a complete set of construction documents.
• Ability to redline documents for production in BlueBeam or another digital format.
• Ability to coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines and mentor junior staff to do the same.
• Ability to review and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
• Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
• Ability to direct & perform site and field work including construction observation & investigation, existing facility inventory & evaluation and generate field measured documentation.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
• Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
• Ability to consult with product manufacturers to evaluate and obtain accurate cost information, select materials, and refine construction detailing, etc.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
• Ability to create basic and informative 3D models in BIM or another digital format.
• Communicates regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
• Provides Project Managers with regular status reports and progress of construction documentation.
• Performs such other duties as the Studio Director determines necessary to support the Architecture Practice.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• employee stock purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
• leaves of absences options
• flexible work options
• recognition and employee satisfaction programs
• employee assistance program
• voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees