Senior Associate Architect, Industrial/Manufacturing

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Architect to join their Advanced Facilities Group. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge construction projects, including Data Centers and Semiconductor facilities. You will be responsible for preparing and coordinating architectural plans, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring quality control throughout the design phase. The ideal candidate will possess a strong architectural background, proficiency in tools like Revit and AutoCAD, and a passion for innovative design. This is a unique chance to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment that values diversity and teamwork.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Team-focused environment

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 2+ years of architectural experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or related field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate architectural plans for projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure quality control.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to perform work accurately

Team Collaboration

Knowledge of Lean Process

Ability to read and understand drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Degree from a NACRB accredited architecture program

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

3DS Max

Adobe Programs

Google SketchUp

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places every day, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Role Summary

The Senior Associate Architect is responsible for the review, preparation, and coordination of architectural plans and other construction related information as part of the design phase of projects. This role will work as part of a broader design and construction project team to realize projects from conception to completion. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

ASSOCIATE ARCHITECTURE FAMILY – CORE

• Assists in the preparation of pre-schematic, schematic, design development and construction documents, including reports, drawings, and simple specifications.
• Assembles professional drawing packages using Revit (BIM) to produce 3D modeling of design drawings, working drawings, specifications, forms, and records.
• Receives assignment from higher-level architects/engineers and reviews submittals.
• Collaborates with Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial and support personnel, as well as outside vendors, contractors and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinates with engineering consultants on areas of responsibility.
• Assists in the review of submitted scope reports.
• Assists in the preparation of cost estimates with assigned preconstruction team.
• Assists in monitoring the progress of the construction phase of the project; assists in reviewing bids.
• Assists with analyzing building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
• Assists in addressing requests for information.
• Assists in preparing addenda and bulletins.
• Assists in conducting site observations, preparing field reports, punch lists and deficiency reports, etc.
• Visits job sites to compile measurements, as necessary.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ARCHITECT

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Participates in project kick-off meetings to discuss the nature of the project, budget, and time frames.
• Collaborates with project team members and generates technical drawings such as details, wall sections, elevations, plans, color renderings, and conceptual modeling.
• Assists in the preparation of construction documents as part of the design phase of projects.
• Reviews design work to ensure protocols for quality control, graphic standards, spelling, and legibility are being followed prior to reviewing progress with Project Architect, Principal, and Project Manager.
• May be responsible for review, preparation, and coordination of field observation and reporting, specification review and writing, designing, and selecting materials.
• Responsible for consultant scope and document coordination.
• Arranges and manages schedule for week-to-week tasks and overall deadlines for submittals and associates’ work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Knowledge of required construction technology.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to translate conceptual design sketches into SD drawings with understanding of basic building elements.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Suite, AutoCAD, Revit, 3DS Max, and all Adobe programs and/or Google SketchUp.
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management.
• Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
• Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, or related field (Required).
• Degree from a NACRB accredited architecture program (Preferred).

Experience

• 2+ years architectural experience (Required).
• Cross-functional knowledge of the key engineering disciplines (Architectural, Civil, Structural, MEP) and relevant trades.
• General construction administration experience (Preferred).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of overnight travel.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or in the office.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen.
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling.

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

Equal Opportunity Employment

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them.

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts.

About JE Dunn

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