Architect III

Architect III At JCJ Architecture, we see design as a collaborative process and work to balance owner/client goals, functional objectives and physical context alongside project scope, constraints and opportunities. The firm's portfolio of experience, comprehensive services and collectiveknowledge are captured in two overall categories – commercial project types & institutional project types. We are seeking an Architect III that supports development of design and documentation. At the Architect III level, the individual assumes individual responsibility for producing portions of design and documentation and may direct junior staff in those assigned areas of responsibility. Essential Functions: Certification as licensed professional required. Professional degree in Architecture, plus at least eight years of related experience. Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project. Serves as a SME on specialized systems. Liaises with Project Management, other Architects and consultants. Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with Director and Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies. Communication and Collaboration: Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects. Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow. Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person. Demonstrates the ability to lead certain meetings, especially those that focus on coordination with the consultant and internal team. Demonstrates proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software. Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats Maintains an on-going vigilance about self-checking work and conveying questions or concerns to Project team leadership. May perform checking of junior staff level work, when requested. Participates in the formulation of work and scheduling strategies with JCJ team and adheres to established project schedules. Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping and assists in promoting this practice to project team. Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants. Participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients both physically and in virtual settings. Assumes leadership of selected portions of presentations. Further refines a portfolio in one market sector. Consistently demonstrates thorough knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes. Design, Visualization and Space Planning: Consistently demonstrates creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types. Consistently understands and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership and demonstrates the ability to integrate interior design with architecture to create a unified statement. Consistently implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines. Consistently demonstrates a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning; including proper/legal clearances, awareness of human scale and ergonomics, functional organization and three-dimensional implications of planning. Assists with development of design solutions. Selects and presents multiple schemes to internal and client team. Consistently demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products and systems being recommended for use within projects. Demonstrates facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications to support development and presentation of design concepts. Share knowledge of these applications with team members. Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate construction materials, systems, and assemblies from viewpoint of function, client preference, aesthetics and cost; coordinates with team members, and incorporates accurate information into drawings. On certain projects, delegates the task of selections to junior staff. Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral including digital or physical finish boards, visual slide-deck presentations. This may require coordination with JCJ's business development and marketing teams. Delineation, Detailing and Documentation: Produces building project documentation from concept through construction documents. Obtains and assembles data to complete drawings. Creates schedules and details for partition types and doors. On selected projects, delegates this task to junior staff. Creates detail drawings for floor, wall and roof assemblies. Develops awareness and application of industry construction best practices. Remains current with JCJ Technical Bulletins. Consistently produces construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect, utilizing architectural graphic conventions of line weight, scale and sheet organization. Adheres to JCJ conventions for Revit/AutoCAD standards, file and drawing organization. Performs site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes to document existing conditions; coordinates with Project Team. Accurately performs numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes. Assembles collected information into budget formats that allow for assigning costs. On certain projects, delegates this task to junior staff. Consistently demonstrates knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes, their industry wide applications and impact upon space planning. Understands how to interpret applicable local, federal and state accessibility, building and fire codes. Prepares Code Survey and Code Drawings for project. Notifies team members of possible conflicts between design and code. Understands local zoning review and approval process to assist the PM in all necessary work for compliance. Specifications, Resource Management and Budgeting: Actively maintains resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Materials, Systems and Equipment costs. Demonstrates complete understanding of manufacturers' specifications and the creation of the Project Specifications. Contributes information for input into Project Specifications Consistently and accurately performs numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes. Assembles collected information into budget formats that allow for assigning costs. Regularly Demonstrates ability to make financial recommendations to clients. Implements cost management strategies in collaboration with Project Leadership Construction Administration: Actively participates in value engineering exercises, both to suggest alternatives and to incorporate accepted changes. Answers RFI's and coordinates responses with project team. Using JCJ software, reviews shop drawings and submittals. Demonstrates ability to effectively file reviewed materials. Coordinates with construction manager/contractor/procurement client team. Attend regular construction phase meetings Coordinates with JCJ internal CA team and processes. Job Requirements and Qualifications: Education and Experience: Professional BArch or master's in architecture 8+ years' experience in architectural practice or related position. 6+ years creating design solutions. Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Advanced Computer and Information Management Skills Revit, AutoCAD current versions MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, MS Project 3D Rendering capability JCJ Core Competencies: Respect & Collaboration: Promotes mutual respect, collaboration and teamwork at all levels. Establishes and nurtures an environment that recognizes, accepts, and embraces diverse backgrounds, strengths, resources and talents of our employees. Integrity & Ethics: Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad. Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing needs. Shows ability to be flexible and resilient. Growth & Development: Challenges self to continue to grow professionally, continuing to develop skills, and all JCJ Core Competencies, to the highest extent possible. Other Information: Special Information: Travel to work sites and other offices may be required. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to work on a job site. While performing the duties on a job site, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job