Architect

Overview: Merrick and Company is a nationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 60+ years of existence.
With offices worldwide, Merrick has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record.
Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world.
Merrick is seeking an experienced registered Architect to lead projects in our Albuquerque, NM office.
Client projects for this position require U.
S.
Citizenship.
Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short term and long term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills.
Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting and fast-paced environment.
This position requires a competent professional architect who will be responsible for all phases of architectural production and BIM for a variety of Federal work ranging from programming through construction administration.
This includes interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects.
Job Description Must understand the importance of Business Development and project management for E-A firms, must be able to manage projects and demonstrate skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Will provide Architectural design for Department of Defense (DoD), Industrial, and Manufacturing facilities.
Must be willing to work in a design team environment, including directing and mentoring the work of junior architects and designers, and delegating work as required as well as provide management of the local team.
Design tasks will include Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Specification writing, and Construction Document preparation and redlines.
Will ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.
Will coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.
Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments and meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
Prepare fee proposals for Architectural design work.
Specific experience requirements: Five (5) years minimum experience with two (2) years as a Registered Architect Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architecture is required LEED Accredited Professional preferred Experience in all phases of design, with track record of completed, successful projects Experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities- many of the Architectural services we provide are building expansions, retrofits of cafeterias, locker rooms, electronics labs, RF chambers, SCIF’s, office spaces, etc.
Proficient working in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up & Revit preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite Skilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint Local candidates preferred Client projects for this position require U.
S.
Citizenship Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Military and Government project experience preferred Ability to visually communicate concepts to Clients Demonstrated ability to effectively create presentations and communicate concepts to clients and associates using various software applications.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both verbally and in writing Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail Ability to consistently meet deadlines, completing tasks as previously defined Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to write and edit specifications Job Specific Responsibilities: Managing local architectural staff and providing leadership Attending client meetings and making presentations to clients Leading design and development of projects Perform Code Reviews Redline projects Create and manage schedule and budgets for projects Mentor junior staff and oversee their professional development Physical Requirements Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
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.
Additional Information Apply online only.
No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO).
This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.