Architect

The Architect is responsible for the planning and design of a variety of building projects for industrial clients. Project types include new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings/employee office spaces (Common spaces such as meeting rooms, break rooms, restrooms, cafeteria, lobby, housekeeping storage, etc.), laboratories, offices, and research & production spaces. Responsibilities for this position include producing planning, contract, and specification documents. Desirable skills include an understanding of space planning & design for municipal projects, science & technology facilities design (laboratory & research space), and higher education projects (classrooms, laboratories). This position provides technical knowledge in the architectural discipline and assists colleagues in solving complex design problems through state‑of‑the‑art technology such as Building Information Modeling (Revit) and other visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino 3D, 3DS Max, etc. Responsibilities 3-20 years of experience providing architectural design and construction document preparation and comprehensive construction administration as part of a professional architecture/engineering firm Ability to recommend best value design which meets client requirements for intended use as well as operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety Able to generate design documentation, construction documents, and renderings utilizing 3D software (Revit, Rhino 3D, others) Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (City of Kenosha, IBC, ADA, etc.) Develops designs and produces drawings and specifications to define the architectural scope of projects Able to work with all design team disciplines, including outside consultants, to achieve a fully coordinated project. Performs specialized investigations such as existing conditions verification and participates in comparisons of building system alternatives. Applies architectural theories, concepts, principles, and processes to provide solutions to complex design projects May assist in the review of the technical evaluation of construction bids received from contractors May participate, from time to time, in support of business development activities and provide support and input for client proposals, SOQs, and presentations Qualifications Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and rendering programs required Licensed as an architect in the state of Illinois and/or Wisconsin is a plus Able to provide space planning and conceptual design through construction document production and construction administration services NCARB Certification is a plus LEED AP Accreditation is a plus Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future $100,000 - $145,000 a year Salaries for all positions are based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, total years of experience in the industry, education, skills, and qualifications. Compensation may vary depending on the candidate's individual background and expertise. Salaries are subject to fluctuation outside of the given range. The indicated range is not a commitment and meant as a guideline. All compensation, exempt or non-exempt status, and benefits will be discussed during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr