Senior Architect

As an Architect in the Architecture & Facilities Engineering (A&FE) team, you will support the development and sustainment of assets and projects throughout the Resort. Your role will involve providing technical expertise, problem-solving, and quality assurance for a wide range of projects, from shops and attractions to hotels and maintenance facilities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Produce facility feasibility assessments for proposed projects on a variety of building types and occupancies.
• Review construction drawings for completeness and constructability (QAQC)
• Act as an Architectural Owner's Representative for projects from concept through construction.
• Manage the design and development of project construction drawings and specifications with internal and external resources.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with Disney standards, codes, and regulations.
• Ensure that the overall project design intent is achieved by successfully integrating facility design with partner design disciplines and components of the supporting development such as: infrastructure, area development, grading/drainage, area lighting, graphics, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, showset, ride engineering, etc.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines and internal project teams.
• Liaison with city officials and external agencies to ensure project compliance with external requirements.
• Mentor architects and facility designers on career development and technical efforts.

Basic Qualifications What We Look For:
• Direct experience in the preparation of architectural contract drawings and specifications in a wide range of project types and construction practices.
• Direct Construction Administration experience including site observation visits and review of RFIs and Submittals
• Demonstrate a positive and proactive mindset
• Familiarity with all phases of design and construction.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of the California Building Code, health codes, CalOSHA, and the ADA.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Required Education:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited school.
• Minimum of 13 years of professional experience in Architecture.
• Architectural License in the State of California.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with the following programs: Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, ACC/BIM360
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing coordination experience.
• Master Planning Experience.
• CASp Certification.