Jacobs · 2 weeks ago
Architect-Intermediate (Data Centers)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $98K/yr
5+ years expJacobs is a company dedicated to solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Project Architect who will research, plan, design, and administer building projects, particularly in data centers and advanced manufacturing, while mentoring less experienced architects and designers.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients in a variety of industries (examples include data center, commercial and advanced manufacturing)
Apply knowledge of architectural design, work on zoning, building codes, and building systems and materials
Utilize technical expertise to mentor other professionals including less experienced Architects and Designers
Deliver excellence in all phases of projects, from planning through construction administration and close-out
Maintain firm-wide quality standards while working closely with technical leadership and engineering discipline leads to understand design intent and goals for successful implementation for various building design projects
Travel to project sites in the US
Qualification
Required
Bachelor in Architecture from an accredited Architectural Program
5 years of professional experience, including strong Revit skills
Professional Architectural License and be able to be licensed in multiple states
Demonstrated program experience in the usage of AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office and Adobe suite
Extensive experience with building codes and other regulations required
Understanding of scopes of work, developing budgets, and reviewing schedules
Ability to work well across multiple teams and lead small architectural teams
Ability to travel to project sites in the US
Preferred
Masters in Architecture
Experience with designing advanced facilities (Data Centers, Life Science or other Industrial Facilities that also include office environments)
Participation in professional organizations
LEED AP credentials
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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