Architect II
Denver, Colorado
The Architect II is Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the client’s needs. Provides professional architectural consultation, with the support of more senior architects, in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects. Independently applies advanced architectural concepts and designs. Capable of identifying and executing assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures. May provide technical guidance to less experienced architects.
Position Type + Hours | Full time position: 40+ hour per week expectation. Flexible start times with evenings/weekends occasionally required. |
Classification | Exempt |
Supervisor | Typically Architectural Coordinator III, Architect III and higher |
Supervisory Responsibility | Architectural Coordinator I, Architect I or lower |
Next Level | Architect III |
Work Location | Office with occasional jobsite visits |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication: Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all “stakeholders” (such as owners, project managers and other staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and others) in a proactive integrated project-delivery process throughout all project phases to achieve client, project and internal firm goals.
Teamwork: Support, direct, and mentor staff with-in a team-building work environment, where team members have fun while effectively working together toward meeting internal performance and client objectives.
Proposals: Assist in determining project-specific information including overall project scope, fee estimating, project scheduling.
Project Management:
Coordinate and monitor the activities of project personnel, ensuring individual job assignments are completed timely and consistent with project requirements.
Maintain awareness of scope, schedule, budget, and status of all assigned projects.
Project Involvement:
Primarily responsible for the technical and production aspects for projects from Design Development phase through Construction administration.
Conduct preliminary field surveys to document existing conditions and generate building backgrounds
Assist in creating and developing design concepts while implementing design criteria and complying with jurisdictional requirements including appliable codes, COMcheck, BOMA, etc.
Research materials and systems to determine criteria necessary to integrate products into the project.
Coordinate materials and assist in the production of project specifications while preparing detailed construction documents independently or with a team.
Standards + Codes:
Perform jurisdictional research through application and permit tracking.
Participate in the development, submission and presentation of plans and documents to appropriate authorities for land use, zoning and permitting approvals.
Ensure quality control and quality assurance program is initiated and adhered to through the life of the project.
Construction Administration:
Review and provide feedback on proposed construction cost estimates and construction schedules.
Perform construction observation and jobsite visits, attend OAC meetings and assist construction administrators with submittal and RFI reviews and generating documents for PR issuance.
Abide by and fully support compliance with all firm policies and maintain daily attendance reliability in the office, or as assigned, and in accordance with policies.
Performance of other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS
Job Knowledge:
Strong attention to detail, including tracking changes throughout a project, and ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility effectively.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to accomplish tasks under strict deadlines.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including verbal, written and technology-based communication skills.
Ability to work effectively individually and/or in a team atmosphere.
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills and the ability to take appropriate decisive action.
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, construction methodology, design, trends, material application, sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
Strong ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.
Technology:
Strong proficiency in Bluebeam, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT, OneNote, & Teams), and Revit/BIM360 preferred.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe CC (Ps, Id, & Ai) Clarity, Deltek Vision, Enscape, MS Project, Newforma, and Sketchup preferred.
REQUIRED EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS + EXPERIENCE
Professional degree in architecture or related field required; Bachelor of Arts or Science in Architecture or a Bachelor of Architecture and/or Master of Architecture preferred.
AIA, CSI, NCARB, IIDA and/or other current achievement affiliations in good standing preferred.
Generally, five+ years post-graduation experience in architecture; comparable experience in related fields will be considered.