Architect

Licensed Architect – School District of Philadelphia

Job description

Company Overview
The McCloud Group (TMG) provides construction consulting services, delivering maximum results for clients in multiple market sectors across the northeastern U.S.
Founded in 2002, TMG serves as the owner’s representative and advocate through all phases of a construction project under a variety of delivery methods. TMG has spent the past 22 years building its reputation for quality through a proven track record of hundreds of successful K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and municipal/public sector projects throughout the tri-state region.

Job Summary
TMG is seeking a Licensed Architect for our Professional Supplemental Staffing Contract with the School District of Philadelphia. The Architect will report to the Design Manager and support the School District Office of Capital Program. They will be a Registered Architect with a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a NAAB Accredited college or university and with experience working in the school buildings and facilities’ construction industry. Primarily, this position will involve projects at existing educational buildings and associated support facilities. Typical projects include classroom modernizations, CTE improvements and major renovations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of scope for Capital Projects – inspection, assessment, preliminary design preparation of formal scope determination report.
• Selection and management of outside Design Consultant – prepare RFP, approve design proposals, technical review of design documentation, approval of payment.
• Execution of the permit, advertisement, and bidding process – prepare bid specifications, meet prospective contractors, work through L&I and other agencies
• Design support during construction
• Work with other School District departments, such as facilities, maintenance, and environmental services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited institution
• Architectural license in Pennsylvania
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in school buildings and facilities’ design, construction and assessment
• Working knowledge of Building Codes (City of Philadelphia, IBC) and material CODEs (AISC, ACI)
• Experience with Building Permit Process in the City of Philadelphia
• Ability to write both technical documents for those experienced in the construction industry as well as to communicate technical concepts to professionals and decision makers outside of the industry
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Architecture 2014 or higher, Microsoft Office, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator and Photoshop

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• professional experience in school buildings and facilities: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Architecture License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $140,000