Architect

Job Description:

Our client is currently has an exciting Architect opening in Jacksonville, FL. The Architect will primarily support the firm's US Post Office program, which consists of a wide range of project types, for the federal government, across the country. This person will be responsible for designing, coordinating and managing projects from conception through completion.

Job Responsibiities:

• Perform architectural and design assignments of a complex nature, applying innovative architectural design concepts and advanced professional knowledge.

• Establish design direction, develop technical drawings and specifications, and direct overall project schedule and budget.

• Manage a wide variety of project type, scale and complexities.

• Conduct studies of new architectural methods, codes, processes, and materials. Conduct complex feasibility and operating studies aimed at evaluating alternative systems and methods.

• Coordinate client contact and maintain working relationship at all levels throughout the project.

• Responsible for quality control over assigned projects.

• Assist in business development and proposal preparation.

• Prepare proposals, contracts, standard AIA contracts, correspondence, and project documentation.

• Travel to job-sites, primarily in the Midwest with occasional overnight stays.

• Meet cost and time schedules while producing quality results.

• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.

• Possess aptitude to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture

• Registered Architect in Florida is highly preferred.

• 5 - 15 years relevant work experience, including project management

• Judicial, Municipal, Educational, Transit, Aviation, and/or Federal Project experience is preferred

• Proficient in REVIT and strong AutoCAD skills required

• Strong written and oral presentation skills

• Experience in a variety of project types, scale, and complexity; following project from conception through completion.

• Experience working on concurrent projects, collaborating with multiple design disciplines, and technical production project experience.

• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Employer Value:

• Opportunity to step into a well-established portfolio, with a tremendous backlog, while helping to build a new office in Jacksonville.

• Our client is an award-winning architecture and engineering firm. Consistently ranked as one of ENR's Top 150 U.S. Design Firms

• Multidisciplinary/Full Service firm with the staff and capabilities to provide engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition and materials testing. Professional Staff includes Architects, Landscape Architects, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Civil Engineers, as well as professional Surveyors, Construction Inspectors and Soil Scientists.

• Been in business for over 100 years, growing from 2 employees to 800+ employees, located in 28 offices.

• Family-owned business. Large enough to do large scale projects, but still feels like a family culture. Their work environment is very collaborate, leaders expect input from everyone, and they work together to make decisions.

• Diverse portfolio of projects: Corrections, Judicial, Public Safety, Transit, Education, Water/Wastewater, Municipal facilities.

• 80% of the work is public, so they are insulated from the impacts of a recession. Historically, they have grown during recessions.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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