Summary:

This position is for a highly experienced, licensed architect, perfecting their documentation and design skills through the design, detailing, and supervision of firm projects. This individual performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of architectural designs for projects of moderate size/complexity, and serves as a Subject Matter Expert in their specialized area of interest. They should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and offer strong written & verbal communication skills.

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Education & Experience:

• Professional Licensure in at least one jurisdiction

• 10+ Years professional experience preferred

• NCARB Certification preferred

• Technical or Professional degree in Architecture or related field

• LEED, WELL, and/or PHIUS certification strongly preferred

• Demonstrated sensitivity to design based on professional portfolio

• Substantial experience in all phases of project development & execution

• Experience in multiple phases on at least one project over $10,000,000 Construction Value

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Job responsibilities would include:

• Develop creative design concepts, space planning, and architectural layouts, and refine these concepts to ensure quality, complete designs

• Evaluate the design suggestions of others

• 3D Modeling of design concepts, utilizing firm-wide BIM Standards

• Complete design details in accordance with firm-wide documentation standards, for review by project managers

• Produce high-quality 3D visualizations of architectural designs

• Attend continuing education seminars to advance skillsets

• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure accurate, high-quality documentation

• Research and incorporate design elements independently to implement into designs

• Address and incorporate redline markups from the project manager or QAQC reviewer

• Work ahead of redlines based on an understanding of what content is required for each drawing type

• Develop redlines for less senior staff

• Progress the project in between direct assignments based on knowledge of complete set generation requirements

• Assist in Basis of Design selection & detail creation based on products selected

• Generate custom detail components & families as required for the project

• Complete construction observation, shop drawing review, and other aspects of the construction phase

• Coordinate design elements & systems with consulting engineers, as assigned

• Prepare and lead client presentations, under the direction of the project manager

• Develop complete code studies for review by Project Manager

• Mentor staff members as appropriate with regard to detailing, documentation, and design

• Conduct training seminars for other staff based on personalized knowledge and expertise, as requested

• QAQC other teams’ projects, as assigned

• Follow firm-wide standards across the board in detailing, graphics, modeling, and design

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The ideal candidate must have the following skills for consideration:

• Ability to generate & evaluate various types of technical drawings

• Strong 3D Visualization skills

• Strong Revit skills in both documentation & modeling

• Strong graphic skills

• Strong understanding of architectural detailing

• Ability to fully detail drawing sets from start to finish

• Strong technical product & systems knowledge

• Strong understanding of content generation requirements for each drawing type

• Strong understanding of set construction & ability to cartoon sets with little oversight

• Strong understanding of BIM file maintenance & file fidelity

• Strong understanding of specifications and ability to relay appropriate information

• Strong understanding of applicable building/zoning codes and industry standards

• Ability to comprehend and evaluate complex code issues

• Ability to document a building design completely from start to finish with minimal oversight

• Ability to train, mentor, and direct others as applicable based on the Project team

• Software necessary for day-to-day work includes:

  • Autodesk Revit​

  • Bluebeam

  • Autodesk 360, preferred

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • SketchUp, preferred

  • Rhino, preferred

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Suite, preferred

  • Basic AutoCAD

  • Enscape

  • Dynamo, preferred

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MCF offers competitive salary and benefits, including company paid health, life, long-term, and short-term disability insurances, employee paid dental, and vision insurances, a 401k program with profit sharing, bonuses, and paid time off.

 

To apply for this position, please submit your resume, portfolio, and references to Human Resources, at humanresources@mcfarchitects.com.

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MCF is an equal opportunity employer.