Sr. Architect

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Sr. Architect to join our Fort Myers, FL office.

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Architect for on-site construction administration services for a high profile project in Fort Myers, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in a prestigious project while conducting on site/field services, leading to long-term employment in the Buildings & Places group at AtkinsRéalis.

Note: Relocation to or current residence in Fort Myers Florida area is required.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• While reporting to Senior Project Managers, serve as the architectural on-site lead with responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating project assignments with all design team members, Owner, and Contractor.
• Lead coordination of resolution for construction related issues, clarifications or revisions with design team leads and subconsultants.
• Review Submittals and create responses to RFI.
• Create and manage design clarifications with design team.
• Perform on-site observations of projects under construction to ensure aesthetic value and construction quality.
• Conduct ongoing quality control checks, produce punch lists throughout construction, and lead on-site project closeout procedures at the end of the construction phase with accuracy and completeness.
• Lead weekly internal project coordination meetings with AtkinsRéalis staff and subconsultants.
• Lead weekly RFI, submittal, and notice of variance review meetings with Contractor and Owner.
• Lead weekly change order management meetings with Contractor and Owner.
• Lead weekly project progress meetings and on-site walk throughs as needed.
• Lead QA/QC and Non-compliance review meetings with Contractor, Subcontractors, and Owner.
• Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
• Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a ‘seller-doer’ approach.
• Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
• Ability to develop modification sketches into Revit-based documents as well as direct a project team to do the same.
• Ability to produce a complete set of construction documents in BIM.
• Ability to redline documents for production using BlueBeam or another digital format.
• Ability to coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines.
• Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner. and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
• Communicate regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
• Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
• Possess a strong knowledge of building codes.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
• Ability to consult with product manufacturers to evaluate and obtain accurate cost information, select materials, and inspect architectural features in the field.
• Understanding of building materials and construction methods.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as needed.
• Ability