What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architect - UMIAQ Design position at UIC Alaska?
Overview
Company OverviewUkpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030.
As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.
UMIAQ Design is seeking a licensed Architect to assist with leading the design team in production and coordination of project deliverables for all phases of architectural design. Direct interface with clients, agencies, and the public is an integral component of this position.
The Architect will work and interact with a small team of design professionals in a collaborative office setting located in Anchorage, Alaska.
UMIAQ Design provides architectural, engineering, and surveying services for projects around the state of Alaska.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
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- Understanding of architectural project management.
- Highly developed skills in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Understanding of building materials and methods.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with fellow team members, clients, construction workers, and other professionals involved in the design and construction process.
- Attention to detail, motivated, and self-reliant.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to own professional growth.
- Provide architectural design and project management for a range of building projects.
- Coordinate all aspects of project development and construction administration, including:
- Collaborate with clients to determine project requirements and design parameters.
- Develop architectural drawings and specifications and coordinate project deliverables for all phases of design, permitting, bidding, construction management, and inspection.
- Ensure that designs comply with local, state, and federal building codes and regulations.
- Review construction materials and techniques to ensure they meet quality standards.
- Coordinate with design team, including in-house disciplines, outside consultants, with engineers, contractors, and other professionals involved in the design process.
- Interface with clients, agencies, and the public.
- Exercise independent judgment and professionalism and be able and willing to work as part of a cooperative team environment.
- Assist in the development of proposals.
- Travel occasionally to remote job sites in Alaska accessible via small aircraft or other small, motorized vehicle.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- Registered, professional architect in the State of Alaska.
- At least 5 to 10 years of experience in design and production.
Preferred Experience:
- Arctic or northern design experience.
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Salary : $700
