Senior Architect

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation's top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

SUMMARY:

BRPH is looking for a Senior Architect to support our Hospitality Market Sector in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate performs, designs, and assists with other tasks of architectural projects by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performsadvancedassignmentsdemonstratingcomplex professional architectural work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related architectural tasks. Assignments require sound independent judgement and application of a non-routine, complex nature, under the supervision of the Director. Assignmentsmayinclude variables and be complex. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
• Makes decisions independently on architectural problems andmethods andrepresents the companybyresolvingimportant questionscoordinating thework. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of architecture. The knowledge and expertise required for this level of work results from progressive experience and education.
• Assignments usually include complex tasks and calculations with limited technical guidance on non-standard issues. Must coordinate with and help resolve conflicts with other disciplines based on an excellent understanding of the design process. Responsible for the preparation of project specific construction specifications and construction administration. Assignments may include managerial tasks of both project and personnelnature.
• Proven experience involving Project Programming and Design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and permits forprojects.
• Hasworking knowledge ofCaddto produce designs into routine finaldrawings, andperforms limitedRevit andAutoCaddoperations.
• Advanced understanding ofcodes and standards and has ability to research code issues, present interpretation, and properly apply in the dailywork.
• Has an excellent understanding and knowledge of construction techniques andconstructability.
• Performs Life Safety and Code Analysis and prepares Life safetyPlans.
• Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, attend construction site meetings, review RFI's, prepare ASI's, PR's, prepare status reports, per the contractdocuments.
• Uses company and discipline department computer assisted drafting and design software and equipment to prepare architectural and design documents. Must be proficient in the use of personalcomputers.
• Duties may includesupervising, coordinating andchecking the work, as well as instructing, leading and mentoring other staff members.
• Performchecking workprepared by drafters, designers, and otherarchitects.
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline's drawings and specifications.
• Assist in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and cost estimates.
• Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects and businessdevelopment.
• Promote communications, cooperation and quality amongstaff.
• Must be proficient in the useof Microsoft Windows, Excel, Project,Navisworks or BIM 360,Newforma,BlueBeam,andWord
• Must be familiar with AutoCAD or Revit building analysis andenergy modelingsoftware.
• Promotes and represents the firm in a professionalmanner.
• Knowledge of sustainable/greenstrategies.
• Understanding of differentprojectdeliverymethods.
• Responsible for job specific standards, practices and quality as defined in BRPHQuality Standards andDiscipline Director'sinitiatives.
• Develops proposals and agreements for assignedprojects.
• Prepares forecast of workload and resources for assigned projects and/or department.
• Prepares and monitors project budgetsand coordinates with the PM regarding adjustments to the work to maintain profitability.
• Responsible for meeting project schedules, timely completion and quality of assignedprojects.
• Delivers minimum of one technical training session to staff per year in each office.
• May serve as a project manager or project architect on assignedprojects.Must be prepared to sign and seal documents as AOR.
• Assists in marketing and presentations, and lead businessdevelopment.
• An active member of local, state and/or national professional organizations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited four-year college or university
• Tenyearsof experience as an architect
• Must have passed the exam and be certified as a Professional RegisteredArchitect
• Technically competent to sign and seal constructiondocuments
• Must have experience in managing midsizeto largeprojects
• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident.

CERTIFICATE, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess a Certificate of Licensed Registered Architect

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE/AA/MFDV

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets