Architect

JS Global; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JS Global in Columbia, MD seeks an Architect to plan, design, and facilitate building projects for clients, considering needs, budget, and timing. You will translate concepts into scalable plans and coordinate with specialists.

The role requires strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit), excellent communication, and the ability to present designs with clear costs and schedules. On-site collaboration with clients and contractors is essential to realize visions.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant architecture experience preferred.
• Active architectural licensure required.
• Strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Identify client requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and future expansion needs.
• Determine client material/style preferences and other variables.
• Collaborate with clients to prioritize needs vs. wants and prepare options sketches.
• Prepare and present designs, specifications, costs, and construction schedules.
• Create detailed plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations for client review.
• Coordinate with head builder and clients to facilitate the construction process as planned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office

Client visualization

Education

Active architectural licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

JS Global

Architect

10716 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044

Salary: 110,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD / YEAR

Job Summary:

The Architect will plan and design, and/or facilitate the execution of new building designs, and plan, design and/or facilitate the execution of building expansions or renovations according to clients’ needs, desires, and financial resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identifies, through consultation, clients’ requirements, approximate budget, timetable, and possible needs for future expansion.
• Determines clients’ preferences regarding materials, styles, colors, and other variables.
• Attempts to identify through collaboration clients’ priorities in terms of needs vs. desires.
• Assists clients in defining their priorities and vision by preparing preliminary sketches of options.
• Prepares and presents designs, specifications, estimated costs, and proposed construction schedule.
• Creates detailed plans integrating engineering, electrical, and HVAC considerations; presents plans to clients for review and approval.
• Modifies new or existing plans as required.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract requirements and submits for bids.
• Collaborates with clients to select and award construction contracts.
• Collaborates with head builder and clients to facilitate the building process to meet clients’ specifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.

Education and Experience:

• Five years of relevant experience preferred.
• Active board licensure required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.