Architect

JRJ Architects; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Time

401(k) retirement savings with company

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Professional office space with parking

Job summary

JRJ Architects, a healthcare-focused architecture firm, seeks a Healthcare Architect for full-time, in-person work in the Portland, OR metro area. The candidate should have 5+ years of professional architecture experience, with a background in healthcare design and licensure preferred.

You will lead design efforts from concept through construction, coordinate with consultants, and ensure compliance with codes while managing schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with 5+ years of professional architecture experience designing commercial use buildings.
• Excellent understanding of architectural principles and best practices; ability to research and stay current on industry developments.
• Knowledge of building regulations and AHJs; FGI/NFPA knowledge preferred.
• Team management and leadership skills; ability to lead a design team from concept through construction.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Visual awareness and attention to detail; strong drawing and design skills.
• Experience establishing, growing, and developing client relationships.
• Detail oriented and highly organized; strong project management and scheduling abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; autonomous and collaborative work style.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit and other standard design software.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and create high quality designs by hand and using AutoCAD/Revit for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the project team to create functional and esthetically pleasing designs that meet client needs.
• Coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified designs for client review and approval.
• Assist in researching and coordinating materials and products for project specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop creative solutions with the design team; oversee red-line changes.
• Prepare reports, proposals, transmittals, and permits.
• Conduct site visits and document conditions/progress during design and construction phases.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable codes and standards; interface with authorities during permitting and construction.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and authorities to meet budget and schedule.
• Process submittals, substitution requests, and RFIs during construction.
• Maintain project records per firm and industry standards.
• Participate in marketing efforts, proposals, and client interviews as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Client relations

Code knowledge

AHJ familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

JRJ Architects, an architecture firm focusing on healthcare architecture, is currently seeking a Healthcare Architect for full-time work in our Portland, OR metro area office. We are looking for an architect to enhance our team’s ability to provide outstanding service to our clients and help us to meet future demands and opportunities.This position is currently in-person. JRJ Architects is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Paid Vacation & Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) retirement savings, with company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEU course fees
• Professional office space, with great highway access and free parking

We Require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecturewith5+ years professional architecture experience designing commercial use buildings required. Professional licensure preferred. Regional Healthcare architecture experience highly preferred.
• Excellent understanding of architectural principals and best practices including theability to research and stay abreast of new industry developments, trends, and best practices.
• Knowledgeable of building regulations and AHJs. FGI and NFPAknowledgepreferred.
• Team management and leadership skills preferred including the ability to effectively lead a team from design through construction.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations
• Visual awareness and an eye for detail. Excellent drawing and design skills
• Experienceestablishing, growing, and developingclient relationships.
• Detail oriented and highly organized. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to create, monitor, and adhere to project schedules
• Ability to work efficiently and switch priorities as needed to manage tasks for multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to work calmly and effectively under deadlines
• Ability to ensure work and activities are fiscally responsible and meet budget requirements.
• Effective and professional written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-directed.
• Cooperative & collaborative team member. Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with all co-workers, clients, consultants, construction agencies, general contractors, users, authorities having jurisdiction, and other business partners.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in the office regarding work assignments, teamwork, and company goals.
• Proficient and efficient in use of AutoCAD/Revit and other industry standard design software applications. Proficient in standard office procedures, software, and communications technology.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include:

• Research, plan, and create high quality and functional designs by hand and using AutoCAD/Revit for assigned building projects. Produce professional quality conceptual plans, renderings, and associated documents.
• Work collaboratively with the project team to create functional and esthetically pleasing designs which meet client needs. Coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Assistin research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and develop creative and effective solutions in collaboration with the design team. Oversee red-line changes and document revisions as necessary.
• Write and present reports, proposals, transmittals and permits.
• Conduct site visits and document conditions/progress reports during the design and construction phases of assigned projects.
• Ensure design meets all applicable codes and standards. Interface with code enforcing agencies and construction officials during the permitting and construction phase of the project.
• Collaborate and coordinate with consultants, construction agencies, general contractors, users, and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure successful completion of projects within established budget and timeframe.
• Process submittals, substitution requests, and RFI’s during construction if necessary.
• Maintain appropriate records for project phases in accordance with establishedfirm and industry standards.
• Ensure all project activities are budget responsible and meet established schedule and deadlines.
• Participate in marketing efforts, proposals, presentations, and new client interviews as needed.