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. As an employee-owned company, BRPH is known for its collaborative culture, technical excellence, and client-focused approach, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to design and build environments that are functional, efficient, and future‑ready. Responsibilities Perform assignments utilizing professional architectural work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related architectural tasks. Apply diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, make independent decisions on architectural problems and methods, and represent the company to resolve important questions and plan and coordinate work. Handle complex architectural tasks and calculations with limited technical guidance on non-standard issues; coordinate with other disciplines to resolve conflicts based on an excellent understanding of the design process. Prepare project-specific construction specifications, construction administration, reports, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and permits. Possess a very good understanding of construction techniques and constructability; produce designs into routine final drawings using CADD drafting. Research and apply code issues, present interpretations, and perform Life Safety and Code Analysis, preparing Life Safety Plans. Visit construction sites to review, monitor, and report progress; perform construction administration duties such as shop drawing review, attend construction site meetings, review RFIs, prepare ASIs, PRs, and status reports according to contract documents. Assist in supervising, coordinating, and checking work, instructing, leading, and mentoring junior staff to eliminate documentation errors; perform checking of one’s own work and work prepared by drafters, designers, and other architects. Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications. Assist in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals, and cost estimates; aid in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects; promote communications, cooperation, and quality among staff. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Project, Newforma, BlueBeam, Word, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, or BIM 360. Have knowledge of the latest computer software for architectural renderings and building energy analysis; basic knowledge of sustainable/green strategies; basic knowledge of different contractual delivery methods; promote and represent the firm in a professional manner. Be responsible for job-specific standards, practices, and quality as defined in BRPH Quality Standards and Discipline Director’s responsibilities such as: Develop proposals and agreements for assigned projects within the department. Prepare forecast of workload and resources for assigned projects and/or department. Prepare and monitor project budgets in collaboration with PM. Ensure meeting of project schedules, timely completion, and quality of assigned projects. Maintain licensed professional status. Serve as a project manager or project architect on assigned projects. Actively participate in professional trade organizations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited four‑year college or university. Eight years of experience in architecture. Must have passed the exam and be certified as a Registered Architect. Technically competent to sign and seal construction documents. Physical Requirements Work is semi‑sedentary and requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity. Ability to navigate and move around the construction site, including walking, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively. Ability to control behavior and maintain concentration under stressful situations or short deadlines. Ability to print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols legibly. Ability to learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. As set forth in BRPH’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr