Architect

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Responsibilities Coordinate with a team of professionals performing highly technical commercial design projects across multiple geographic regions. Lead client meetings and provide other communications to maintain good client relationships through attentive and result-oriented service. Develop project priorities and schedules for program deliverables, review meetings with key stakeholders, and bidding / construction procurement. Provide team training and Quality Control / Assurance reviews to efficiently develop & deliver highly consistent documents to all program stakeholders. Support the construction process by timely response to RFI’s, review of submittals, processing approved change orders, and monthly draw requests. Learning, applying and improving client standards Perform site visits upon client request or based on project requirements Perform building assessments Qualifications and Experience California Licensed Architect Accredited Architectural Degree or equivalent Ideal candidates will have 10 years of experience, including design, construction documents, and construction administration. Strong skills and work experience in AutoCAD is a MUST. Revit experience is a plus. Applicant must provide a portfolio with project examples of similar work experience. S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Work Authorization Required Attributes of Top Performers Experience with renovations of various building types and applying applicable building codes and ADA requirements Knowledge of fire resistive designs and egress analysis for existing buildings Working closely and in collaboration with State Fire Marshals and other AHJ type inspectors Excellent organizational skills and an extremely high level of attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communications Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills Able to learn quickly and adapt to changes Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, customer service oriented. Travel 20% Location San Jose, CA Compensation The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays Wellness programs and employee assistance resources For more information, visit our full benefits overview here . Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. Third-Party Agency Notice Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr