Architect for Federal Projects
- Cities & development
- Denver
Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a Senior Architect focused on delivery of Federal projects to join our team in Denver CO.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Extensive knowledge with the delivery of design and construction projects on DOD & DOE facility, laboratory, and federal campus infrastructure projects.
- In depth Knowledge of federal design standards including UFC, ETL, NG PAM, etc. and delivery processes.
- Additional science and technology and/or federal agency experience including federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), GSA, and DOS a plus.
- Possess a strong knowledge of building codes and have experience with code review processes.
- Possess a strong understanding of building materials and construction methods.
- Possess and demonstrate past ability to produce a complete set of construction documents.
- Possess strong time management and organizational skills.
- Possess an Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
- Ability to provide team leadership, interact with senior management and play a decisive role in project pursuits.
- Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
- Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a ‘seller-doer’ approach.
- Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
- Ability to perform programming, planning and other conceptual design activities.
- Ability to develop designs and sketches to be input into Revit-based construction documents as well as direct a project team to do the same.
- Ability to mentor junior staff and lead a project team to produce a complete set of construction documents.
- Ability to redline documents for production in BlueBeam or another digital format.
- Ability to coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines and mentor junior staff to do the same.
- Ability to review and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
- Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
- Ability to direct & perform site and field work including construction observation & investigation, existing facility inventory & evaluation and generate field measured documentation.
- Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
- Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
- Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
- Ability to consult with product manufacturers to evaluate and obtain accurate cost information, select materials, and refine construction detailing, etc.
- Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
- Ability to analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
- Ability to create basic and informative 3D models in BIM or another digital format.
- Communicates regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
- Provides Project Managers with regular status reports and progress of construction documentation.
- Performs such other duties as the Studio Director determines necessary to support the Architecture Practice.
What will you contribute?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture is required.
- Registered Architect (RA) in at least one state with the ability to obtain additional licenses when required.
- 10 years minimum relevant professional experience including all phases of architectural drafting, detailing, and assisting with the coordination of consultants and internal teams.
- The position requires expertise in BIM/Revit and AutoCAD.
- Resume with a large variety of project types both in size and complexity is a plus.
- LEED accreditation and experience with coordinating certification processes is a plus.
- US Citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE, GSA, DOS or DoD Security Clearance are required for project work.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills are expected at this level, proven through technical presentations, technical papers and/or participation in technical committees. May be eligible for project management training.
Travel 10% - 50% (variable).
We offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.
We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- Paid Family Leave
- Two Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
- Pet Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
- An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
- A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.
By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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