Architect III

Shimizu North America; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shimizu North America in Atlanta is seeking an Architect III to plan, direct, and coordinate office projects during pre-construction, and to create design deliverables by managing consultants.

You will oversee design schedules, review CAD/BIM outputs, and liaise with procurement and construction teams while supporting bilingual client consultations.

Bachelor’s in Architecture with 7–10 years of experience is required; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 7-10 years of architectural experience, including CAD.
• Masters degree in Architecture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the marketing presentation documents.
• Updating past project information and Atlanta office brochure.
• Provides consulting for Japanese-speaking clients for their design needs.
• Collects information for design, translates to English, and distributes to Architects/Engineers.
• Reviews design outputs provided by Architects/Engineers.
• Manages design schedule, coordinated with Procurement/Construction team.
• Directs Revit/AutoCAD-related tasks as needed (drawing, 3D, etc.).
• Initiates bid document preparations with the BD team.
• Translates client documents (Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese) as needed.

Skills

7-10 years of experience

Drafting architectural plans

Knowledge of architecture principles

Knowledge of building materials

BIM/CAD design knowledge

Codes and regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Master's degree in Architecture preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

The Architect III plans, directs, and coordinates activities of ATL office projects during the pre-construction phase as described below and create design deliverables by managing consultants (architects and engineers).

Job Responsibilities

Marketing

• Prepare the marketing presentation documents.
• Updating past project information and Atlanta office brochure.
• Provides consulting for Japanese-speaking clients for their design needs.

Design

• Collects all information required for design, translates to English, and distributes to Architects/Engineers.
• Reviews design outputs provided by Architects/Engineers.
• Manages design schedule, coordinated with Procurement/Construction team.
• Directs Revit/AutoCAD-related tasks as needed (drawing, 3D, etc.).

Pre-Construction

• Initiates bid document preparations with the BD team.
• Translates client documents (Japanese to English and/or English to Japanese) as needed

Work Experience and Education Requirements

• Knowledge of architecture and architectural principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of types of building materials and construction methods.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of BIM/CAD design
• Knowledge of federal and state facility and code requirements.
• Knowledge of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering relating to building costs.
• Skill in drafting architectural plans.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field AND 7-10 years of architectural experience including use of CAD technology. Masters degree in Architecture or related field preferred.