Architect

Job DescriptionThe Facilities Engineering Team is a full-service A/E consulting style team knowledgeable in all aspects of building design and building/regulatory codes. We provide architecture and engineering assessments, design services, and construction administration for a wide variety of projects from small renovations to complete laboratories, clean rooms, office suites, etc. across our campus in concert with our Project Management/Construction and Planning teams.Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, the Staff Architect will assist in coordination of long and short-term facilities architecture/engineering and planning goals. Primary functions include planning support/programmatic development based on end user requirements, architectural design from concept, design (schematic phase through construction documentation), bid support, construction administration, and project closeout for multiple types of projects including office, secure areas, lab, cleanroom and other applications in and R&D environment. In this role, the candidate will bridge the gap between traditional architectural design and owner-side project delivery.ResponsibilitiesCustomer/end user coordination to develop scope (program SOW/BOD and provide necessary presentation materials for end user approval)Inspects spaces for existing conditions and makes recommendations for needed improvements)Project scoping and cost estimate reviewPrepares and develops space plans and SD/DD/CD documents using AutoCAD and REVIT in support of existing facility conditions and new space requirementsDevelops and executes written documentation necessary for client and management approvalsPerform Building Code reviews/assessments, prepare project contract specifications, and other tasks associated with project design execution.Construction administration including bid support, RFIs, submittal reviews, and closeoutPerform studies and other duties as assigned to support the Facilities Department as neededAssist in the review of design packages submitted by outside design firms to ensure adherence to project scope and MITLL Facilities standards of design and construction.Collaborate with the Facilities Architectural team to develop and maintain Architectural design, construction, and finish standards for the laboratory campus (details, AutoCAD/REVIT families, specifications, finish guides, etc.)Coordinate with in-house SMEs (security, ISD, Operations, etc.) to inform design developmentExperience /RequirementsBachelor’s degree in architecture, plus minimum of 5 years of related industry work experienceLicensed as a Registered Architect in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain Massachusetts license within 1 year)Experience in Research/Laboratory and office renovations working with aging infrastructure and occupied spacesProficient working knowledge of and experience with implementation of building codes and regulatory requirements (IBC, NFPA, ADA, MA State) requiredExperience with AutoCAD and REVIT, Procore, Bluebeam/Adobe and Office product suite requiredProficient in communication and leadership skills, customer service and can work on multiple projects of varying project size and phaseClear writing and verbal presentation skills to create detailed project scope/program descriptions, assessments and code reviewsUS Citizen and ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance requiredExperience coordinating with multi-disciplinary design team staff, providing full architectural design activities including drawing development/production, code interpretation, specifications, etcExperience with Construction Administration activities on projects within a multi discipline team environment as architectural leadExceptional decision-making skills with an understanding of design decisions impact to overall project cost and scheduleDemonstrates a strong ability to work independently with minimal direction, relying on the capacity to reason from first principles to find solutions to novel problemsPreferred Experience/SkillsWorking knowledge of government design standards (Unified Facilities Criteria - UFC), and experience with government facility design (secure areas, etc.) is considered highly advantageousLEED AP certification is preferredSkill in graphic presentation, including use of architectural design, graphic and photographic software applications (Enscape, Google Sketchup, etc.) is desirableWorking knowledge of government design standards (Unified Facilities Criteria - UFC), and experience with government facility design (secure areas, etc.) is considered highly advantageousLEED AP certification is preferredSkill in graphic presentation, including use of architectural design, graphic and photographic software applications (Enscape, Google Sketchup, etc.) is desirableHiring Range: $102,000 ​- $135,000Job Grade: ADM-IC4Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plansMIT-funded pensionMatching 401KPaid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programsMentorship programsA range of work-life balance options... and much more! Please visit our Benefits pagefor more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage ofother voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.Requisition ID:43378#LI-JL1 Lincoln Laboratory