Jacobs · 6 hours ago
Project Architect - Water Resource Recovery Market
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a Project Architect to oversee project design quality and performance in the Water Resource Recovery sector, ensuring effective communication and coordination among teams and disciplines.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Design Manager is incorporated into the detailed documentation
Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design is properly conveyed and executed
Writes and/or works with the project specification writer to develop architectural specifications and is responsible for the coordination of drawings and specifications
Checks completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy
Leads the overall architectural discipline strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model and final construction drawings
Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary
Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and best practice standards important to Jacobs
Preparation of technical drawings and details
Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals
Writes technical reports and memos for client-based project work
Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings as required for the project. Coordinates the review and responses for the contractor’s submission of shop drawings, RFIs, and material samples
Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline group designers that affect the specific project design
Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service and business development through project delivery responsibilities
Creating and growing your personal brand within Jacobs across disciplines, offices, and performance units
Create and maintain internal and external client relationships, leveraging them to secure invitations to future project opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program (or foreign equivalent)
Licensed Architect or on track for attaining a license within the United States with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural Design with a preference in public works infrastructure
Self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptability to meet changing deadlines
Ability to lead & collaborate with design teams consisting of local and remote team members across a variety of disciplines
Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and green building/green infrastructure certifications
Thorough knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and familiarity with project delivery methodologies, including but not limited to design-bid-build, design for design-build, and design-build
Proficiency with building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, OSHA), technical report writing, and specifications
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Microsoft O365 Suite
Ability to travel to local project sites, some regional site locations
Preferred
Prior experience or familiarity with Water Resource Recovery facilities or similar industrial uses
Proficiency in Enscape, Photoshop, other graphics and rendering software
Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu
Familiarity with sustainable design software analysis tools
Familiarity with current and next-generation software and programming Dynamo, Sustainable Design Analysis tools, data analytics tools
Additional credentials like LEED AP and/or ENV SP
An understanding of coatings for types, compatibilities, and basic corrosion mitigation strategies
Prior experience designing for and in the vicinity of chemical storage and feed buildings
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)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
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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