Transit Architect

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Camp Hill, PA

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined architecture, engineering, information technology, and related services for K-12 schools, higher education, and to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT Architecture is a branch of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm dedicated to delivering innovative design solutions that enhance communities and inspire progress. Visit our website at JMTArchitecture.com [https://jmtarchitecture.com/] Position summary: Our Rail & Transit Market area specializes in transit and transportation projects for public agencies, railroads, bus transit authorities, and planning organizations. Our projects benefit the public good and provide mobility opportunities for our fellow citizens. Projects include bus and rail stations, maintenance facilities, operations control centers, long-range planning studies and more. As a Transit Architect your responsibility will be performing and leading all phases of architectural work from conceptual design through construction administration.

Responsibilities

Lead small, mid-size, and large projects
Manage client relationships and team performance
Resolve complex technical and design issues
Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions to those problems
Prepare planning studies, conceptual ideas, schematic design, design development, and construction documents, develop solutions and work directly with clients and consultants
Participate in client presentations and/or meetings, presenting ideas and solutions
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver project solutions based on expertise and an understanding of client goals
Coordinate with consultants (structural, MEP, fire protection/life safety, site/civil, geotechnical, construction managers, etc.)
Coordinate with the project team, client, vendors, contractors, and consultants
Focus on planning and execution of projects, developing design and technical solutions throughout all phases of a project
Prepare presentation drawings and models. Participate and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, and design work in drawing, model, and 3D image formats
Be responsible for the design and team members to complete design and construction documents on schedule and within budget
Interface with permitting agencies and AHJ’s throughout the permitting process
In construction phase, review RFI’s and submittals, support and/or lead field observations
Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client's needs
Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects
Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs
Carries out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
Provide technical guidance to less experienced architectural staff
Can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions