Senior Architect

Job Description

Why join us?  

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! 

We are seeking a  to join our team Senior Architect  to join our Miami and Ft. Meyers, FL Office.

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?  

• Serve as architectural lead with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating project assignments with all design team members, Owner, and Contractor.

• Lead coordination on resolving construction related clarifications or revisions with the design team leads and subconsultants.

• Perform on-site inspections of projects under construction to ensure aesthetic value and quality construction.

• Conduct ongoing quality control checks, punchlists, and project closeout during construction with accuracy and completeness.

• Weekly internal project coordination meetings with internal staff and subconsultants of varying disciplines.

• Weekly RFI, submittals, notice of variance review meetings with Contractor and Owner.

• Weekly change order management meetings with Contractor and Owner.

• Weekly project progress meetings and on-site walk throughs as needed.

• QA/QC and Non-compliance review meetings with Contractor, Subcontractors, and Owner.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• Work involves planning and developing architectural projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major company programs.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master's degree in Architecture or graduate level technical coursework preferred. This level may be achieved by Architects with ten years of experience since Bachelor's degree; or nine years of experience with Master's degree. Typical incumbent has fifteen or more years' experience.

• Registration as a licensed architect is required.

• Preferred candidate will have 8+ years of experience in all phases of aviation projects from schematic design through construction administration and close-out, as well as demonstrated experience with Construction Administration on large projects over $50M.

• Candidate will have experience with Autodesk Revit software, Procore, BIM 360, and Newforma.

• Strong technical writing and communication skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees. May be eligible for project management training. Knowledge of construction codes and agency compliance.

• General Competencies expected of all Professionals and Managers are as follows: Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit construction project site. Ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions; manage multiple concurrent projects; and supervise and motivate professional staff.