Architect

Architect Position

If you have at least five years of experience as an architect and have experience delivering on complex design projects, we would like to talk with you. Founded in 2004, G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is a fast-growing woman-owned small business (WOSB) headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, and has offices in Alexandria, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL, Beaufort, SC, Houston, TX and Thomasville, GA. GMHILL has 20 years of experience providing clients with a wide range of architecture, engineering, and construction services. GMHILL's team of professionals bring the experience and proven past performance to provide full-service building solutions that few WOSB firms can match.

Position Summary

The architect position is responsible for the delivery of a completed project, including design concepts, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration. An architect with GMHILL would be able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and successfully lead a design team with exceptional quality, while remaining within scope, schedule, and budget. This position is fully responsible for project delivery, including responding to client needs, creating design solutions, coordinating design sub consultants, negotiating change orders, authoring construction documents, and facilitating invoicing. You may also be called on to review the drawings of other architects for an independent quality assurance review.

Key Tasks

Following is a general list of tasks falling into the areas of responsibility of the architect. It attempts to present a comprehensive, but not complete, listing of potential assignments that may be undertaken.

• Perform routine to moderately difficult architectural projects with minimal supervision
• Conduct programming and design charrettes among the project team members, end users, and key stakeholders to lead the transformation of a project from a static, complex problem to a successful, buildable plan that is within budget, project scope, and schedule
• Carefully prepare working drawings, calculations, specifications, basis of design narratives, schedules, and cost estimates on specific projects
• Ensure that projects meet applicable building codes, ADA guidelines, client requirements, and applicable federal and state and local laws
• Effectively communicate with Director of Architecture, and client(s), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing
• Effectively coordinate and work with in-house team and outside consultants to develop a coordinated set of construction documents
• Maintain all drawings, documents, and communications according to GMHILL filing system in format that is retrievable and efficiently accessed by team members
• Deploy problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Director of Architecture, as necessary
• Coordinate routine contract administration and monthly project invoicing with project administrator
• Perform field activities such as observe and record existing field conditions, take photos, provide condition assessments, and verify measurements within project area
• Travel to project sites (in town and out of town) for client meetings and field observations
• Review shop drawings, and respond timely to RFI's during construction administration
• Assume the lead architect role on assigned projects
• Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare design documents
• May direct and supervise other designers / drafters activities
• Coordinate work with other disciplines such as structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.
• Organize, draft, and coordinate technical documents
• Demonstrate capability and experience in managing and performing projects in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate with GMHILL construction group personnel on D / B projects, when needed
• Participate in proposals, presentations, interviews, and business development activities, when needed
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Director of Architecture

Education and Training Requirements :

Registered architect, required (Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, preferred) Bachelor's and / or master's degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited institution Minimum five years' experience in increasingly responsible architectural positions Minimum three years' experience as project architect or project manager Federal project experience (Defense and / or civilian agency), preferred LEED AP BD+C, a plus Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Skill and Competency Requirements :

Self-starter, highly motivated, enthusiastic, able to provide architectural rigor while operating within contractual scope, budget, and schedule requirements for project deliverables on multiple concurrent projects Customer service able to personally provide high level of interactive service to targeted customer base / market, building relationships, and acting as internal company advocate Team orientation & interpersonal highly motivated, passionate, and creative team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization Communication able to effectively and persuasively express self verbally and in writing, using correct language and grammar in a professional, diplomatic, and tactful manner Organization & time management able to work independently with minimal supervision, planning, scheduling, and organizing professional schedule to complete actions within established deadlines, handling multiple priorities with strong attention to detail Willingness to learn and adapt to change Leadership ability to train, develop, coach, and mentor others Systems & software proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office software applications Basic proficiency in business processes, including contractual and legal procedures Experience in all phases of the design process from project planning and concepts through working drawings and construction administration. Problem-solving able to apply creative solutions to a wide variety of building projects, from renovation to new construction Strong design review skills Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion Strong service orientation Valid driver's license and current passport Ability to travel as needed Satisfactory criminal background check

Physical Demands :

Qualified applicants at GMHILL must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and must meet client security requirements. Positions requiring security clearance are open to U.S. citizens only. This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is an equal opportunity employer. GMHILL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status or any other legal protected status. The candidate selected must pass a thorough background check (including E-Verify) and comply with GMHILL's Drug and Alcohol policy adhering to pre-employment, random, post-accident and for cause testing.