Jacobs · 20 hours ago
Senior Architect - security clearance required
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a company that inspires and empowers its employees to deliver their best work. The Senior Architect will work with the Federal group, acting as an owner’s representative on various projects and ensuring design standards and compliance throughout the construction process.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as a consultant in the establishment of design standards and criteria for construction projects
Provide on-site field survey measurements and verification including documentation of space, equipment, workflow, required adjacencies, communication and organizational requirements. Provide recommendations based on observations
Prepare stacking plans to accommodate functionality and adjacency requirements
Prepare blocking plans, schematic or conceptual designs, and design intent drawings in AutoCAD. Ensure drawings comply with Program of Requirements (POR), Campus Design Guides and Construction Standards
Perform design reviews and submit comments in required format
Manage design of projects throughout the project, from programming to post-occupancy. Includes building and maintaining relationships with end user, local team, subject matter experts, etc
Perform construction administration duties, such as reviewing and answering RFIs, reviewing submittals, reviewing and producing field reports, walking the site and verifying accuracy and compliance of construction with drawings and POR requirements, participating in creation and closeout of punch-list, and more
Maintain knowledge on recent versions of the International Building Code and Commentary (IBC), the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), and all pertinent federal accessibility standards
Collaborate and assist in resolving critical and possibly controversial issues with a multi-disciplined team of architects, engineers, and federal agency clients
Qualification
Required
An active Secret Security Clearance is a requirement for this position; Top Secret is preferred
US Citizenship
Bachelor's degree in Architecture from NAAB accredited college or university
Minimum ten (10) years of related experience and/or training in architecture, construction, engineering, design, facilities management, real estate management, etc; 20 years is preferable
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues
Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using distinctive style
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings
Proficient in most current version of AutoCAD and/or Revit software
Relevant experience in architectural aspects of design and construction phase
Must have a current knowledge of and relevant experience in workspace design, especially as it relates to the health and welfare of building occupants
Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices
Preferred
Architectural license is preferred
PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred
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
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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