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Form of workArchitect I
Charlotte, NC, USA Grand Rapids, MI, USA Req #261
Monday, December 4, 2023
What is it you want out of your career?
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow, to be challenged, to work hard and to be part of a growing team, then Progressive AE may be the place for you. We work hard to surround ourselves with professionals who are more than just good at their job. We want engineers, architects, designers and support staff who have a desire to help shape our company. We need colleagues who will help us grow by thinking outside their job description. The work we do here is challenging, and sometimes the hours are long. But we're committed to serving our clients and providing the best solutions possible.
Progressive AE is a full-service, forward-thinking design firm. With offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Charlotte, North Carolina, we work on projects around the country that offer a variety and challenge you won't find at many other firms. And we don't relegate creativity just to "creatives"-we encourage original thinking in every part of the organization-from support staff to engineering.
Since we're an employee-owned company, you'll be able to see the benefits of your hard work. And in return, we'll invest in you. This includes an in-depth wellness program with fitness classes and health coaching, flexible schedules, continuing education, mentorship, volunteer opportunities and internal leadership positions. In fact, we've been named one of the Best & Brightest Places to Work for since 2006, named Business Leader of the Year, received the Community and Educational Partnership Awards, and are the proud winners of the Governor's Fitness Award.
We are always looking for talented individuals to advance the strategic goals of our firm. If you are a big picture thinker with unique technical skills, we'd like to consider your application.
YOUR ROLE:
As anArchitect I, you will work under the supervision and mentorship of senior staff to develop design concepts and create accurate and complete documentation in all phases within the established design principles, project budget and schedule. You will work within a multi-disciplinary project team, providing technical design expertise and assistance during the various phases of projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Prepare building models and detailed contract documents.
- Participate in the development of project specifications and their coordination with the drawings.
- Attend site-visits and meetings expedite construction and help resolve any issues encountered in the field such as unforeseen conditions, code related issues, and interpretation of construction documents. in order to
- Communicate and coordinate with all disciplines, consultants, and contractors to ensure adherence to the contract documents and provide support as necessary. vendors
- Ensure that your contribution to construction documentation conforms to quality assurance, quality control, and best practice standards established by senior staff.
- Utilize and encourage best use of design software/technology for presentation and production purposes, including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and SpecLink.
- Work with senior staff to review and establish the budget for your hours and ability to meet project schedules.
- Mentor and support the work of less experienced staff, including Architectural Student Interns and Graduate Architects.
- Engage with client representatives and leadership regarding your area of expertise.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Your Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure. Master's Degree in Architecture preferred.
- Your Licensure:
- Licensed architect with current license.
- NCARB registration and AIA membership preferred.
- CSI-CDT certification preferred.
- LEED AP BD+C and WELL AP certification preferred.
- Your Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of architectural experience.
- Experience in the following:
- Maintaining knowledge of the architectural design and documentation process, trends in the design and construction industries, construction methodology, sustainability, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
- Utilizing knowledge of sustainability and other trends in the design/construction industry.
- Participating in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
- Researching and maintaining knowledge of building codes and applying into technical documents.
- Coordinating and integrating work with consultants, designers, engineers, construction administrators, and other members of a project team.
- Your Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Revit required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook required. Experience in Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.
- Proficiency in SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and BSD Spec Link preferred.
Progressive AE is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals in its employment practices. Progressive AE strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, age, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may email hr@progressiveae.com for assistance. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Job Family Architecture
- Job Function Architect
- Pay Type Salary
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