Architect / Senior Architect - Civic, Community, Justice Practice

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and team-oriented Architect to join our CCJ Practice. As an Architect, you must demonstrate leadership qualities and a collaborative approach to the successful production of design and/or construction documents. Candidates should demonstrate experience in all aspects of the design process including Programming, Master Planning, Conceptual, Schematic and Design Development presentations, 3D modeling, and the technical proficiency to successfully implement designs through the CD/CA phases. Responsibilities include participating in design phase activities and coordinating with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience working on projects such as: Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and/or Courthouses. Experience in Justice and Civic building typologies is highly preferred. Other preferred project experience includes: police facilities, fire stations, city and county buildings, and other public works/public safety.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:  Go All-In, Keep It Real, Embrace Growth, Think Boldly and Be You:

• Go All-In – Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example
• Keep It Real - Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work
• Embrace Growth - Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future
• Think Boldly - Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do
• Be You – Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Responsibilities, not limited to:

Leadership:

• Assist project team with design and technical questions during the project. 
• Share knowledge with the entire studio and be a resource to the entire NELSON staff
• Be a mentor to staff, including interns
• Direct a team of Teammates

Project Delivery:

• Assist with proposal and contract documents
• Contribute to the work plan for each project
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of Concept, Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Documents 
• Conduct field survey as required
• Generate overall project design concepts
• Develop and/or oversee the development of design concepts into complete design development set and further advance into complete construction drawings
• Oversee material research and compilation of project data and incorporation throughout the project
• Prepare project specifications
• Communicate with project team members and resolve drawing discrepancies independently
• Coordinate and incorporate work of internal and external project consultants
• Oversee the preparation of Addenda and Bullentin documentation
• Review Shop Drawings
• Review, respond to and track RFI's 
•  Attend construction meetings, make periodic site observation visits as required by contract
• Prepare and update punch lists as required
• Adhere to NELSON standards in the preparation of deliverables 
• Review and correct your own work and works of the project team including both internal & external consultants following established QA procedures 
• Review and understand applicable building codes and other standards (including Accessibility Standards)
• Prepare zoning and building code analysis and review
• Assist with the timely submittal of drawings to the appropriate authorities having jurisdiction
• Oversee the maintenance and archiving of electronic project files
• Understand project scope and identify items that are  beyond the original scope of services and bring attention to Team Lead
• Draft Client Agreement change orders and Sub Consultant agreement change ordered as directed by Team Leader
• Prepare meeting agendas, meeting minutes, phone conversation notes, etc. to document the process of the project and directions received from the Client. 
• Attend project meetings
• Share knowledge with other teammates and assist team with design and/or detailing challenges

Client Relationships:

• Maintain secondary client contact as back up to primary contact

Business Development:

• Assist in secondary marketing by maintaining good working relationships with Client contacts
• Attend interviews as requested by Team Leaders, Studio or Managing Directors

Qualifications:

• Architectural license in at least 1 state

• Minimum 8 years of industry experience

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university 
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, SpecLink, Newforma, SketchUp, Photoshop and InDesign
• Advanced knowledge of building life safety and ADA codes
• Aptitude to communicate ideas and direction quickly
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
• Previous experience working on projects such as: Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and/or Courthouses is strongly preferred
• Experience working on Justice and Civic buildings is highly preferred. Other preferred project experience includes: police facilities, fire stations, city and county buildings, and other public works/public safety. 

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