What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect Des Moines Area position at Jensen Builders Ltd?
Jensen Builders is a growing design/build construction company offering a friendly, dynamic work environment, excellent opportunities to utilize and build your skills and experience, and the chance to work on a variety of great projects. Jensen Builders is 100% employee owned (Employee Stock Ownership Program).
Ideal candidates will have a professional degree in architecture & Iowa registration preferred. Must exhibit skill and experience in designing and drafting in all phases of work with emphasis in Design Development, Construction Document and As-built phases of a project. Applicants must be proficient with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, StruCalc or similar 3D drafting & structural software and Adobe Suite. Excellent presentation, writing and verbal skills are advantageous. Help, support the Jensen Builders Core Values of dependability, integrity, and diversity.
Duties
- Work with teams between multiple offices on a variety of project types, including laboratories, educational facilities, civic and government buildings, and other project types
- Assist with marketing and developing strong relationships with existing clients and new client leads
- Research and interpret applicable codes and regulations and verify that materials and details of construction are in conformance with codes and regulations.
- Assist with production of construction drawings, exhibits, and reports using Revit.
- Assist with the preparation of technical and front-end specifications.
- Provide architectural design input to the project team.
- Assist with feasibility studies, programming, schematic design, life safety and building envelope assessments.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Architecture Degree required.
- State of Iowa Professional Architectural License required.
- 3 years of experience preferred.
- Ability and desire to effectively communicate.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and other design communication tools.
- Add value to our fast-paced and growing company.
- Creative and proactive in all project tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed architect or licensure-candidate with 2- 25 years of experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate design ideas.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work efforts between multiple internal disciplines and external consultants.
- Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and other design communication tools
Behavioral and Physical Function Requirements
Benefits For Full-time Employees Include:
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Term Life Insurance, AD&D
- Disability
- 401(k) (limited company match)
- Travel Per Diem
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
Jensen Builders, LTD is:
- an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Drug-Free Workplace
- participates in E-Verify
