Project Architect

PROJECT ARCHITECT

United Construction Company is currently seeking a Project Architect who will be responsible for researching, designing, producing accurate, complete and detailed permit and construction drawings to ensure the design is completed within the prescribed time frame and within the terms of the contract agreement.

DESIGN PROCESS

• Reviews zoning and CC&Rs for to ensure site designs adhere to local ordinances and regulations.
• Understands site constraints in the preparation of study plans and prepares designs accordingly.
• Prepares submittals for design reviews, zoning variances and S.U.P.s.
• Consults with owners to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Fluent 3D modeling ability using Revit Architecture.
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for design manager and owner review and approval.
• Prepares project designs and plans using Revit Architecture preferred.
• Coordinates work of various design disciplines.
• Ensures final drawings address all established design criteria in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Works with Design Manager in establishing drawing production standards.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents in sufficient detail and quality to ensure a smooth bidding and construction turnover.
• Prepares submittals for permits to city and county.
• Prepares submittals to utility company and water resources.
• Performs energy calculations per state and federal code.
• Prepares and coordinates drawings for responses to plan reviews.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Responds to Requests for Information timely and answers them completely.
• Reviews shop drawings.
• Prepares As-Built Drawings.

LOCATION: Reno, Nevada

JOB TYPE: Full-time

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Architecture; and 6 -10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have valid Nevada driver’s license
• Current NV architectural certification/license highly recommended.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience using Revit Architecture, and Bluebeam.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively operate other types of software.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DESIGN PROCESS

• Reviews zoning and CC&Rs for to ensure site designs adhere to local ordinances and regulations.
• Understands site constraints in the preparation of study plans and prepares designs accordingly.
• Prepares submittals for design reviews, zoning variances and S.U.P.s.
• Consults with owners to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• 3D modeling ability using Revit Architecture.
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for design manager and owner review and approval.
• Prepares project designs and plans using Revit Architecture.
• Coordinates work of various design disciplines.
• Ensures final drawings address all established design criteria in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Works with Design Manager in establishing drawing production standards.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents in sufficient detail and quality to ensure a smooth bidding and construction turnover.
• Prepares submittals for permits to city and county.
• Prepares submittals to utility company and water resources.
• Performs energy calculations per state and federal code.
• Prepares and coordinates drawings for responses to plan reviews.
• Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.
• Responds to Requests for Information timely and answers them completely.
• Reviews shop drawings.
• Prepares As-Built Drawings.

CUSTOMER PRESENTATIONS

• Provide technical support and preparation for customer proposal meetings and presentations.
• Assist as required in the coordination, gathering and/or preparation of plans, graphics, exhibits, and leave-behinds for customer presentations.
• Participate in customer meetings/presentations as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise design associates and draftsmen.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include assisting Management in interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Conducts performance reviews with Design Manager.

CUSTOMER PRESENTATIONS

• Provide technical support and preparation for customer proposal meetings and presentations.
• Participate in customer meetings/presentations as required.
• Assist as required in the coordination, gathering and/or preparation of plans, graphics, exhibits,

and leave-behinds for customer presentations

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Establish good working relationships with Customers for every project United Construction is involved in.

INTERNAL RELATIONS

• Establish good working relationships and communication with all internal departments and groups of United Construction including Operations, Estimating Department, Business Development, and Marketing & Communications.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Establish good working relationships and communication with all external departments and groups of United Construction including Architectural and Engineering Consultants, Governmental Agencies, Subcontractors, and Customers
• Enhance and improve United Construction’s reputation through professional actions, presentations, services and deliverables.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Continuously improves the practical and technical approach to the work to assist in keeping United Construction competitive, aggressive and confident in our ability to obtain profitable work.
• Constantly strive to improve the quality of our products and services.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet, while the noise level in the field can vary from moderate to severe.

WHY UNITED?

For over 40 years, United Construction has successfully designed and built over 40 million square feet of facilities in the United States. Our portfolio of completed projects includes diversified building types that consist of private and public sector education, institutional, office, aviation, retail, medical and special use facilities in addition to our resume of industrial and tenant improvement projects. Our public sector customers have been state, federal and military facility owners. Our private sector customers have traditionally been real estate developers and end user/owners.

We have extensive experience in commercial and industrial building types throughout the United States and we have been practicing General Contracting, Design/Build, Design-Bid-Build, CMAR and Design-Assist project delivery methods with our customers since our company’s inception. We have also pioneered the true Design/Build project delivery with in-house architectural design. These delivery methods have given us a clear understanding, appreciation of and experience in integrated team-oriented project delivery approaches, and we are professionals that understand the communication, collaboration and coordination needed for the success of any project. More than 50% of United Construction’s completed projects during our history have been accomplished under Design-Build and Design-Assist (CMAR) delivery methods with both public and private sector customers.

Our business would not exist without passionate, collaborative, achievement-focused people who successfully deliver best-in-class industrial, institutional and commercial buildings and facilities. As a United Construction team member, you will be part of a team that has a proven track record and a high level of integrity. United Construction is a company that is trusted by our customers, subcontractors, partners, and the communities in which we serve and work.

We appreciate and welcome diverse talents and skills because we know it takes a strong team to build great buildings, great relationships and great successes. We are always looking for outstanding people that can add value to our team and service platform. Become part of our success and Build United!

United Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer.