Architect II (Industrial Construction)

Dennis Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off with open vacation

Bonus and retirement plans

Job summary

Dennis Group's Architects support our industrial architectural practice in designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. The role involves defining spaces, sanitary design, materials, and construction methods across all project phases.

You will coordinate with PMs, process designers, and engineers to meet budgets and schedules. We expect a degree in Architecture and broad experience in commercial/industrial projects, with strong AutoCAD and MS Office skills; Revit is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Professional experience in all phases of architectural projects.
• Architectural license desired with LEED accreditation a plus.
• Broad range of commercial/industrial project experience desired.
• Experience with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary. Revit is preferred but not required.
• Advanced experience in all phases of a project including construction documentation review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet clients' needs and budget
• Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of a project work plan with the Project Manager
• Execute applicable agency review analysis for codes, zoning, accessibility, life-safety, etc.
• Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, special details, etc.
• Produce schematic, design development and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members
• Provide leadership to the project team (all disciplines) for documents coordination including design drawings construction documentation and specifications
• Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.
• Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients

Skills

Architecture knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit (preferred)

Education

Architecture degree (Master/Bachelor)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

As a design/build engineering firm and general contractor, Dennis Group's Architects support our industrial architectural practice in designing and building food and beverage processing facilities. Our projects are industrial projects that are complex and require frequent interaction with our project managers, process designers, and multiple different disciplines of engineering staff. The Architect is a key role in all phases of architectural design and facility programming for defining spaces and their characteristicsfrom proposal development through construction administration. Architects apply knowledge in areas of sanitary design, building materials, and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare programming and concept development documentation to meet clients' needs and budget
• Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of a project work plan with the Project Manager
• Execute applicable agency review analysis for codes, zoning, accessibility, life-safety, etc.
• Carry out design and architectural detailing tasks including site and building planning studies, elevation studies, stairs, functional space layouts, building sections, wall sections, special details, etc.
• Produce schematic, design development and construction documents; make decisions and negotiate critical issues in collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members
• Provide leadership to the project team (all disciplines) for documents coordination including design drawings construction documentation and specifications
• Help maintain and improve office architectural standards, details and production tools.
• Maintain contact with clients, consultants, and contractors
• Participate in marketing efforts and presentations to prospective clients

About You

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Professional experience in all phases of architectural projects
• Architectural license desired with LEED accreditation a plus
• A broad range of commercial/industrial project experience is desired
• Experience with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is necessary. Experience with Revit is a preferredbut not required.
• Advanced experience in all phases of a project including construction documentation review
• Understanding of the project management process
• Effective verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Professional and collaborative work ethic

Candidates must be open to overnight travel not less than 25% of any given year to client facilities and construction sites.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we've focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn't one thing we do, it's all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Travel Required

Yes . Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

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