Staff Architect - Aviation & Federal (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell • Norfolk, VA

125d

About The Position

Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind -- to make our clients successful. We are Proud to be honored locally, regionally, and nationally as a Best Place to Work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from accredited program.
• Minimum 4 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Previous consulting experience preferred.
• Proficient in REVIT.
• Demonstrated progress toward becoming a Registered Architect.

Responsibilities

• Conceives, designs, and prepares working drawings for new or modified structures.
• Must perform a variety of complicated problem-solving tasks.
• Responsible for daily supervision of design and technical development of projects.
• At the outset of each new project or current assignment, prepare a project budget scenario and then track hours spent on project.
• Prepare suggestions for staffing requirements and production to keep project performance on track.
• Define, along with the project manager, the productivity and profit goals for each assigned project.
• Work directly with project managers in the conceptual development of the project assignments.
• Develop effective client relationships in bringing projects to fruition.
• Keep design support team productive and efficient. Responsible for check set review, code compliance and risk management review of assigned projects.
• Works with contractors to price, bid, and construct projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees