Senior Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Under supervision, the Architect directs architectural efforts towards, and researches, prepares planning documents, prepares schematic design concepts and develops contract documents for architectural projects, and administers construction-phase services for building projects.
Engages in and directs activities associated with planning, design, and construction documents including code analysis documents, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings.
Along with the project manager and other design professional, communicates with clients to establish project scope of work, building program needs, design fees, project schedule and budgets.
Performs architectural design of projects from conceptual stage to construction documentation.
Applies industry knowledge of architectural customs, building codes, practices and procedures to solve design challenges.
Assists clients with predesign activities and programming.
Develops conceptual design including presentation materials in short timeframe to assist contractor with pricing procurement during proposal stages.
Leads coordination efforts of all engaged engineering disciplines.
Utilizes integrated approach to building design with focus on sustainable solutions.
Manages production team to develop scale drawings, specifications and other contract documents for building construction.
Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with issued for construction documents.
Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.
Performs Quality Control Reviews.
Prefer working knowledge of current industry software including Revit and BIM.
Other duties as assigned PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent education to accomplish licensure.
Master of Architecture is a plus.
10+ years of architectural practice experience Registered Architect (RA) The approximate compensation range for this position is 90K to 140K.
This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.
Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
ABOUT US Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.
We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients.
Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit.
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