Architectural Designer III

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic, articulate, motivated Architectural Designer III to join our dynamic and growing Architectural team at our Alexandria, VA office. A current focus of our team is on growing the Transit, State and Municipal project opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Commercial, Transit, Infrastructure, Mixed use, Healthcare, Industrial and Adaptive Re-Use and also the Federal (Department of Defense – DoD), Federal Civilian (non-DoD) Agencies. The successful candidate will be an architect who demonstrates significant experience delivering their large, complex Architectural/Engineering (A/E) projects, including Design/Build delivery, that includes geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams composed of architects, civil engineers, building systems engineers and interior designers.

 MBI encourages all employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance focused on blending family and professional career. This position is considered hybrid and can work remotely but will be expected to report to the Greater DC office 1-2 days a week.

Other essential skills include creative problem-solving, organizational skills, combined creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and a good understanding of construction documents and constructability.

• Engages in and directs activities associated with planning, design, and construction documents including code analysis documents, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings.
• Along with the project manager and other design professional, communicates with clients to establish project scope of work, building program needs, design fees, project schedule and budgets.
• Performs architectural design of projects from conceptual stage to construction documentation.
• Applies industry knowledge of architectural customs, building codes, practices and procedures to solve design challenges.
• Assists clients with predesign activities and programming.
• Develops conceptual design including presentation materials in short timeframe to assist contractor with pricing procurement during proposal stages.
• Leads coordination efforts with sub consultants and other disciplines involved on a project.
• Utilizes integrated approach to building design with focus on sustainable solutions.
• Manages production team to develop scale drawings, specifications and other contract documents for building construction.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with issued for construction documents.
• Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
• Assist PM in developing Project Plan (design schedule, quality, team, cartoon set).
• Performs Quality Control Reviews.
• Provides guidance or informal training to lesser experience team members.

 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of in Architecture or equivalent.
• 10 +years of experience in architectural design and construction documentation role.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling Autodesk Revit 2021 and BIM 360.
• Project experience is flexible, passion for given types is important.
• Ability to become a Registered Architect is a plus.
• LEED accreditation a plus.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication skill.
• Knowledge of zoning and building codes.
• Multitasking ability in fast paced environment.

 

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $82,326 to $118,858.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

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