Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Architect opportunity in Ogden, UT.

Per diem is available for those who qualify.

Job Summary:

The Senior Architect will plan, develop, design, coordinate, and review architectural work on large projects with unique requirements. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans, review and approve design documents, interpret regulations, and assist with performance reporting. Your recommendations for resolving complex issues will help ensure client satisfaction with a project’s architectural aspects.

The Senior Architect will support the design for the project. This will entail originating/checking specifications, building code analyses, material requisitions, and technical studies or reports. Additionally, checking design drawings and review and coordination of vendor information, and leading technical discussions and constructability reviews.

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of the architectural work to include the preparation of original designs layouts, details, drawings and specifications, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications
• Analyzes problems with conflicting design requirements, sketches ideas and possible solutions
• Analyzes and reports on the suitability of unconventional materials, techniques and/or difficult coordination requirements
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals
• Prepares letters to vendors and clients
• Plans, coordinates, or prepares equipment, work and material specifications, bid evaluations and award recommendations
• Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisition documents and performs associated technical bid evaluations with award recommendations
• When delegated, provides guidance to other architectural personnel for specific tasks or project-subgroups
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard Architectural methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgement in making adaptations and modifications
• Designs facility layouts, and architectural details
• Performs building code analyses and compliance, 3D modeling and renderings
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs for proposals, forecasts, and change orders
• Coordinates architectural efforts in assigned areas with specialty groups, engineering disciplines, the client, vendor, contractors, construction and other functional groups
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, renderings, reports, or proposals
• Provides technical assistance to other Architectural personnel and interacts with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues and industry codes and standards
• Assist in constructability reviews
• Prepares project designs and plans using 3D modeling software
• Support construction by dispositioning field change requests and nonconformance reports
• Act as a mentor or coach for subordinate architects and designers
• Lead and/or participate in technical discussions with client, suppliers, construction, etc.

Qualifications:

·       BS degree (or international equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience or 9-12 years of relevant work experience without a degree.

• Prior experience in facility design/layout and details, building code analyses, Revit modeling and renderings
• Experience with CADD applications, such as Revit
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, and material requisitions, and construction methods
• Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally
• Ability to resolve design issues with subordinates, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client

Preferred Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Registered Architect
• Prior experience working with government agencies, preferably the Department of Defense
• Experience with procurement automation tools
• Thorough knowledge of developing CSI Masterformat specifications, or SpecsIntact
• Design experience with Unified Facilities Criteria and the Whole Building Design Guide

Other Requirements:

• Must be a United States Citizen.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers