Architect II - Education

Overview

Do you thrive in an imaginative and inventive environment? Are you someone who flourishes when part of a cohesive team where collaboration and ideas flow freely? Want to work for a firm that is taking concrete actions toward Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion? We're looking for an experienced Architect II to join our Education team in our San Jose office. The Education team works on various projects from K-12 to higher education. We offer a robust bonus plan, flexible hours including work-from-home and every other Friday off options.

An ideal candidate has a thorough understanding of building systems, codes, and standards as they relate to their assigned projects and assists in collaborating with internal staff and studio and firm management as well as external contacts. This individual has experience with projects ranging in size and complexity in the Education market. We are looking for a stellar individual who wants to change the world, one project at a time. Sound like you?

As the Architect II, you will…

• Direct technical project oversight for project teams, including the development and coordination of drawings and specifications in conjunction with project consultants.
• Assist in project and resource planning, including establishing project timelines and budgets.
• Develop solutions for design challenges, including program compliance, code compliance, and agency interaction.
• Offer technical oversight and coordinate project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and team members.
• Support the project team during the construction administration phase.
• Identify and address issues affecting project delivery, budget, construction costs, schedule, and firm-related risk management.
• Complete and maintain thorough code review and analysis throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate effectively with the project team to address and find solutions for project-related challenges, and actively participate in complex projects.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure task completion aligns with project timelines and budgets.
• Manage potential client- and consultant-requested changes in project scope, assessing their impact on project budget and schedule for larger projects.
• Ensure adherence to the company's design, quality control, and production standards.
• Review and evaluate project documents for accuracy and coordinate with the project team.
• Participate in all phases of the design process, demonstrating the capability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Perform comprehensive quality control reviews as necessary.
• Assist in the development of project proposals with the aid of the Person-in-Charge (PIC) and / or Studio Leader.
• Delegate tasks to team members and foster their professional development through coaching and support.
• Contribute to the development of presentation materials to support the project team's design and marketing efforts.
• Exhibit excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a detail-oriented, collaborative, and proactive approach to completing work accurately and meeting deadlines.
• Assist project teams and market / studio leadership with any other duties that may be assigned.

Architect II Qualifications – The Must-Haves (Required)

Architect II Qualifications – The Like-to-Haves (Not Required)

Salary Range : $106,600-$136,600 annually.Compensation and level DOE.

Studies have shown that underrepresented individuals like women; LGBTQIA+; and BIPOC, among others, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in a job description or posting. Because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, we understand the best candidate may come from a non-traditional background to our field of work. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described above. Diversity makes us better.

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