Architect I

Architect I

At JCJ Architecture, we see design as a collaborative process and work to balance owner/client goals, functional objectives and physical context alongside project scope, constraints and opportunities. The firm's portfolio of experience, comprehensive services and collective knowledge are captured in two overall categories – commercial project types & institutional project types.

Essential Functions: Five or more years of experience, an architect who exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, solves problems when encountered, and receives guidance on complex projects. An architect who is competent in all conventional aspects of architecture. Performs work requiring independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. Independently solves problems encountered. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex issues and supervisory approval on proposed project plans.

Communication and Collaboration: Demonstrates working knowledge of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects. Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow. Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person. Participates in coordination meetings with the consultant and internal team. Develops proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software. Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats under supervision of Project team leadership. Maintains an on-going vigilance about self-checking work and conveying questions or concerns to Project team leadership. May perform checking of junior staff level work, when requested. Adheres to established project schedules. Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping. Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants. Participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients both physically and virtually. Further refines a portfolio in one market sector. Demonstrates knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes.

Design, Visualization and Space Planning: Demonstrates creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types. Understands and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership and demonstrates the ability to integrate interior design with architecture to create a unified statement. Implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning; including proper/legal clearances, awareness of human scale and ergonomics, functional organization and three-dimensional implications of planning. Assists with development of design solutions. Selects and presents multiple schemes to internal and client team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products and systems being recommended for use within projects. Demonstrates facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications to support development and presentation of design concepts. Share knowledge of these applications with team members. Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate construction materials, systems, and assemblies from viewpoint of function, client preference, aesthetics and cost; coordinates with team members, and incorporates accurate information into drawings. On certain projects, delegates the task of selections to junior staff. Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral including digital or physical finish boards, visual slide-deck presentations. This may require coordination with JCJ's business development and marketing teams

Delineation, Detailing and Documentation: Produces building project documentation from concept through construction documents. Obtains and assembles data to complete drawings. Creates schedules and details for partition types and doors. Creates detail drawings for floor, wall and roof assemblies. Develops awareness and application of industry construction best practices. Remains current with JCJ Technical Bulletins. Produces construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect, utilizing architectural graphic conventions of line weight, scale and sheet organization. Adheres to JCJ conventions for Revit/AutoCAD standards, file and drawing organization. Performs site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes to document existing conditions; coordinates with Project Team. Demonstrates knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes, their industry wide applications and impact upon space planning. Understands how to interpret applicable local, federal and state accessibility, building and fire codes. Prepares Code Survey and Code Drawings for project. Notifies team members of possible conflicts between design and code. Understands local zoning review and approval process to assist the PM in all necessary work for compliance.

Specifications, Resource Management and Budgeting: Actively maintains resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries. Demonstrates and refines knowledge of Materials, Systems and Equipment costs. Demonstrates the ability to understand the manufacturers' specifications and the creation of the Project Specifications. Accurately performs numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes. Assembles collected information into budget formats that allow for assigning costs. Develops ability to make financial recommendations to clients. Implements cost management strategies at the direction of Senior Leadership

Construction Administration: Actively participates in value engineering exercises, both to suggest alternatives and to incorporate accepted changes. Answers RFI's and coordinates responses with project team. Using JCJ software, reviews shop drawings and submittals. Demonstrates ability to effectively file reviewed materials. Coordinates with construction manager/contractor/procurement client team. Attend regular construction phase meetings. Coordinates with JCJ internal CA team and processes.

Other: Assume special projects and duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements and Qualifications: Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in design or equivalent work experience. 3+ years' experience in architectural practice. 2+ years creating design solutions. Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates): Advanced Computer and Information Management Skills Revit, AutoCAD current versions MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, MS Project 3D Rendering capability JCJ Core Competencies Respect & Collaboration Integrity & Ethics Adaptability & Flexibility Growth & Development

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to work on a job site. While performing the duties on a job site, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites is usually loud.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit; may be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

If you are passionate about design and believe you can make a strong contribution to a stable and growing firm, please apply!