Senior Licensed Architect – Louisville, KY, US | Jobs

WorK Architecture + Design’s Louisville office is seeking Senior and Intermediate licensed Architects with a range of experience and expertise from large scale office and medical buildings, hospitality, and high-end multi-family and affordable housing – both new construction and adaptive reuse/historic renovation.

 DESIGN

• Works in tandem with designers to coordinate schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Advanced understanding of code, planning, programming and design principles and methods.
• Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability. 
• Help prepare detailed drawings and mentor junior staff.

 TECHNICAL

• Directs production of schematic through construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans and details, ensuring quality control and completion.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
• Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
• Expertise in Contract Administration and Close-out Phases.
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
• Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Ensures tasks are completed according to the WorK Architecture + Design’s Standards and Quality Control Manual.

 MANAGEMENT

• May establish architectural budget, task schedule and other components of the project work plan with project manager.
• Directs or coordinates production of construction documents, drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule and cost.
• Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides documentation in collaboration with Project Manager.
• May participate in marketing, client and owner presentations.
• Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.

 EDUCATION

• Post graduate qualification in Architecture
• Professional registration in Architecture (AIA)
• Professional registration (LEED, NCARB, or equivalent)

 EXPERIENCE

• Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production and construction materials.
• Project delivery experience on $20M+ schemes.
• Familiar with building codes, specifications, construction methods, and building and engineering systems.
• Understanding of project management process at all design phases.
• Ability to apply CAD and interpret and review CAD drawings.
• Revit knowledge and experience. (5 yrs. experience)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal employee management and external client relationships
• Ability to direct or coordinate work efforts of junior staff.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for planning, developing, and executing technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments
• Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager
• Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
• Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
• Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager
• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients
• Work with engineering consultants through schematic and design development phases
• Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight
• Work hard, play hard!

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Architect (AIA) with 8+ years of experience including healthcare
• Ability to generate and/or identify clear ideas and concepts and develop physical and conceptual connections to overall building design
• Ability to work collaboratively to develop design concepts and ideas with internal project teams and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of construction detailing,
• Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skill
• Ability to direct, manage, and coordinate work efforts of junior staff
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Understanding of project management process
• Strong design, communication, and time management skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Company Cell Phone
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Unlimited Leave Policy

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