Senior Associate Architect, Industrial/Manufacturing

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals. The Senior Associate Architect is responsible for the review, preparation, and coordination of architectural plans and other construction related information as part of the design phase of projects. This role will work as part of a broader design and construction project team to realize projects from conception to completion. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
Knowledge of required construction technology.
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
Ability to translate conceptual design sketches into SD drawings with understanding of basic building elements.
Proficiency with Autodesk Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, and all Adobe programs and/or Google SketchUp.
Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management.
Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field.
2+ years architectural experience.
Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Civil, Structural, MEP) and relevant trades.

Nice To Haves

Degree from a NACRB accredited architecture program.
General construction administration experience.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of pre-schematic, schematic, design development and construction documents, including reports, drawings, and simple specifications.
Assembles professional drawing packages using Revit (BIM) to produce 3D modeling of design drawings, working drawings, specifications, forms, and records.
Receives assignment from higher-level architects/engineers and review submittals.
Collaborates with Project Architect or Project Manager.
Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel, as well as outside vendors, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction.
Coordinates with engineering consultants on areas of responsibility.
Assists in the review of submitted scope reports.
Assists in the preparation of cost estimates with assigned preconstruction team.
Assists in monitoring the progress of the construction phase of the project; assists in reviewing bids.
Assists with analyzing building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
Assists in addressing requests for information.
Assists in preparing addenda and bulletins.
Assists in conducting site observations, preparing field reports, punch lists and deficiency reports, etc.
Visits job sites to compile measurements, as necessary.
Participates project kick-off meeting to discuss the nature of the project, budget, and time frames.
Analyzes building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
Performs reviews of submittals.
Collaborates with project team members and generates technical drawings such as details, wall sections, elevations, plans, color renderings, and conceptual modeling.
Assists in the preparation of construction documents as part of the design phase of projects.
Assembles professional drawing packages using Revit (BIM) to produce 3D modeling of design drawings, working drawings, specifications, forms, and records.
Reviews design work to ensure protocols for quality control, graphic standards, spelling, and legibility are being followed prior to reviewing progress with Project Architect, Principal, and Project Manager.
May be responsible for review, preparation, and coordination of field observation and reporting, specification review and writing, designing, and selecting materials.
Responsible for consultant scope and document coordination.
Arranges and manages schedule for week-to-week tasks and overall deadlines for submittals and associates’ work.