Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Senior Architect

Valdes Architecture & Engineering  •  Lombard, IL (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Job Description

The Architect is responsible for the planning and design of a variety of building projects for industrial clients. Project types include new buildings or the renovation of existing buildings/employee office spaces (Common spaces such as meeting rooms, break rooms, restrooms, cafeteria, lobby, housekeeping storage, etc.), laboratories, offices, and research & production spaces. Responsibilities for this position include producing planning, contract, and specification documents. Desirable skills include an understanding of space planning & design for municipal projects, science & technology facilities design (laboratory & research space), and higher education projects (classrooms, laboratories). This position provides technical knowledge in the architectural discipline and assists colleagues in solving complex design problems through state-of-the-art technology such as Building Information Modeling (Revit) and other visualization tools such as SketchUp, Rhino 3D, 3DS Max, etc.

Responsibilities

    • 3-20 years of experience providing architectural design and construction document preparation and comprehensive construction administration as part of a professional architecture/engineering firm
    • Ability to recommend best value design which meets client requirements for intended use as well as operability, reliability, maintainability, and safety
    • Able to generate design documentation, construction documents, and renderings utilizing 3D software (Revit, Rhino 3D, others)
    • Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards ( IBC, ADA, etc.)
    • Develops designs and produces drawings and specifications to define the architectural scope of projects
    • Able to work with all design team disciplines, including outside consultants, to achieve a fully coordinated project.
    • Performs specialized investigations such as existing conditions verification and participates in comparisons of building system alternatives.
    • Applies architectural theories, concepts, principles, and processes to provide solutions to complex design projects
    • May assist in the review of the technical evaluation of construction bids received from contractors
    • May participate, from time to time, in support of business development activities and provide support and input for client proposals, SOQs, and presentations

Qualifications

    • Architecture degree from an accredited US Architectural Program
    • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and rendering programs required
    • Licensed as an architect in the state of Illinois
    • Able to provide space planning and conceptual design through construction document production and construction administration services
    • NCARB Certification is a plus
    • LEED AP Accreditation is a plus
    • Eligibility to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Valdes Architecture & Engineering

About Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a 200-person, multidisciplinary, engineering, architecture, and project management company with an expert focus on technical excellence. Every client project is assigned a dedicated team of professionals who provide personalized services and solutions. The Valdes success model consists of streamlined work processes, attention to detail, technical expertise, and an unyielding commitment to client satisfaction, safety and quality. Since 1992, we have provided quality deliverables and superior customer service to our valued business partners.

Valdes provides a complete range of services to the Oil & Gas, Utilities, Chemicals, Life Sciences, Buildings, and Transportation markets. With vast experience in our specialized industries, our experts provide timely and cost-effective solutions to your capital project needs, regardless of size, complexity or location. We provide both short-term and long-term, on-site, technical and project management staff augmentation.

Valdes is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE). We proudly execute all work in the United States to maintain the utmost quality for our clients.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Lombard, IL
Year Founded
1992
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