Architect IV

CRB; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking a Lead Architect to coordinate design across disciplines on complex projects, with responsibility for construction documentation and oversight. The role is onsite in Atlanta, GA with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) and mentoring responsibilities for teammates.

Qualified candidates will have an Accredited Architecture degree, a current architectural license (NCARB preferred), 10+ years of experience including space planning, and proven ability to lead multi-firm

Qualifications

• Accredited Architecture degree (B.Arch/M.Arch/D.Arch) or international equivalent.
• Architectural license in good standing plus NCARB or ability to obtain.
• 10+ years of professional experience with 3+ years in strategic, master, or space planning or programming.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on projects with ability to execute all phases of design, including programming, planning, concept development, detailed design and construction administration
• Develop and generate studies, presentations and reports, and present to internal or external audiences.
• Generate complex code analyses, life safety and egress plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules and specifications for large projects of advanced complexity with no oversight
• Lead support for construction activities such as ensuring coordinated and constructible designs, RFI responses, submittal reviews, progress reports, and assist PMs as needed for resource, budget, and scope definition
• Conduct quality checking of documents for complex projects and drive overall project quality.
• Identify and resolve complex code, construction or design related challenges, contribute during drawing reviews, quality checks, and overall act as Architect of Record for project assignments

Skills

Design leadership

Construction coordination

Code analysis

RFI reviews

Education

Architecture degree

Job description

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our more than 1,100 employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

This position encourages creativity in problem solving to promote technical and design excellence while ensuring building code and regulatory compliance. The Lead Architect will need the ability to coordinate with internal and external parties, manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others. We're looking for those that ideally have experience within regulated or complex commercial and industrial construction

Core Responsibilities

• Work independently on projects with ability to execute all phases of design, including programming, planning, concept development, detailed design and construction administration
• Develop and generate studies, presentations and reports, and present to internal or external audiences.
• Generate complex code analyses, life safety and egress plans, floor plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules and specifications for large projects of advanced complexity with no oversight
• Lead support for construction activities such as ensuring coordinated and constructible designs, RFI responses, submittal reviews, progress reports, and assist PMs as needed for resource, budget, and scope definition
• Conduct quality checking of documents for complex projects (e.g. technical verification of design calculations, documentation, design approaches) and drive overall project quality.
• Identify and resolve complex code, construction or design related challenges, contribute during drawing reviews, quality checks, and overall act as Architect of Record for project assignments

**Please note - this role will be located onsite in Atlanta, GA with a hybrid schedule to work 3 days-in office and 2 days remote. Mentoring teammates is a key part to this role**

Must Have Qualifications

• Accredited Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, and/or D.Arch) or Canadian / International equivalent
• Architectural license in good standing within home state, plus NCARB certification or ability to obtain
• AEC (Architectural, Engineering or Construction) firm experience, and history of successful, cross-discipline project coordination and execution on a variety of project types
• Ability to develop (or guide development of) complete set of Construction Documents and Specifications for complex projects.
• 10+years of professional experience; minimum 3 years focused on strategic, mater, or space planning or programming

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and application of International Building Codes, OSHA Regulations and ADA Standards
• Experience in one or more of CRB's core markets, including R&D labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food & nutrition, and/or consumer products
• LEED Accreditation, WELL Certification or similar sustainability credentials

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please, no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.