Senior Architect job at Salas O'Brien in US National
Title: Senior Architect
Location: United States
Department: Architecture
Full-Time
Remote
Job Description:
Description
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Salas O'Brien's Process and Manufacturing (P&M) business unit provides transformative solutions for pharmaceutical and industrial processes from concept to implementation. As part of ‘one’ Salas O'Brien, a multi-disciplinary engineering and architecture firm, the P&M business unit ensures a seamless, comprehensive service experience through a "local everywhere" approach. We integrate specialized expertise across a spectrum of markets, including:
Pharmaceutical
Consumer Products
Agribusiness
Chemical/Petrochemical
Food and Beverage
Material Handling & Processing
Power & Utilities
Process & Manufacturing
We have dedicated team members who guide our customers through unique business needs, from start-up and commissioning to design, construction, and connecting facilities through automation and digital solutions. We are also committed to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices into our designs to optimize resource efficiency and environmental impact.
Job Summary:
The Architect III performs discipline responsibilities within Project and Departmental Budgets. Architect is accountable technically and administratively to the Department Manager as well as Project Managers for successfully executing the architectural group's work. Architects are expected to serve in the role of Project Discipline Lead to execute several projects of different sizes simultaneously. This position will have a focus on pharmaceutical market projects.
Job Responsibilities:
Work closely with other discipline Project Leads, Architects, Engineers and Designers to deliver technically correct and graphically complete project documents including drawings and sketches.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Provide clear and concise directions to Architectural team members on projects in which the Architect serves as Project Discipline Lead.
Take responsibility for layout and detailing of architectural projects.
Independently coordinate the work of a multidiscipline team through multiple phases of a project; proactively request information needed to progress your work as well as inform others of information they need to complete their work.
Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
Conduct work sessions at project site in conjunction with Project Manager and other disciplines.
Coordinate the workload of team members through multiple phases to complete documents on schedule and within budget.
Prepare and update (on a weekly basis) project workplan/forecast.
Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
Write and edit architectural specifications and reports.
Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with construction bulletins, requests for information.
Review construction phase submittals.
Attend and lead project and discipline/department meetings as required.
Ensure conformance of the discipline's work with customers and Salas O’Brien standards and practices.
Manage the issuance of documents for quality control through the department and office.
Job Requirements:
Familiarity in areas of pharmaceutical projects is required.
Fundamental mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Proficient with Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
The ability to produce rough sketches to communicate ideas and concepts to clients and project team.
Work Independently within a fast paced remote or hybrid environment.
Knowledgeable in Architectural details and standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage or Chemicals Industries Facilities experience a plus.
Comfortable with remote or hybrid work environment.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our culture is a must.
Education/Experience/Licensure:
Bachelor of Science in Architecture or Master of Architecture
Registered Architect with NCARB
8+ years’ experience with a focus on the pharmaceutical market
Experience in sustainable solutions
LEED Accreditation helpful
Location: United States; remote
Compensation: $100,000.00 - 120,000.00
Travel: Averages about 20% annually, travel to client sites and other work-related events as business needs dictate. Salas O’Brien is committed to keeping business travel to a reasonable nature for the execution of the business.
Physical Requirements:
Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
Light Lifting up to 20 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
Ability to speak to and hear clients via phone or in person.
Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around an office environment.
Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responses.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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