Job Description

CDM Smith is a multi-discipline engineering and architectural firm. Our firm is responsible for large-scale water and wastewater plant design, transit facilities, industrial facilities, office space design, federal facilities, facility planning and condition assessment work.

As a Senior Project Architect at CDM Smith specializing in transit facilities, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a growing collaborative multidisciplinary team of technical experts working on challenging projects in the transportation business portfolio, including passenger stations, intermodal transit centers, maintenance and operations facilities, and advisory services.

The Senior Project Architect will have the following responsibilities:

• Oversee and work with junior staff to plan, program, and formulate building design and prepare design presentation and construction contract documents.
• Develop building design criteria directly with clients. Lead preparation of presentation materials and make presentations.
• Lead development and coordination of building design and construction contract documents with architectural and multi-discipline engineering staff.
• Lead and mentor project architects and junior architectural staff on multi-discipline projects.
• Determination of construction materials, technologies and methodologies for detailing.
• Preparation and editing of technical specifications.
• Confirm compliance with applicable planning, zoning, and building codes and regulations, including coordination with agencies having jurisdiction.
• Serve as Quality Control and independent reviewer for other architects work.
• Lead development of project budgets and schedules, both internal and external. Monitor projects through close out.
• Support sales, meet with clients, and serve as a Project Technical Lead for Architectural driven projects.

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Skills & Abilities

• Expert technical knowledge and design application knowledge.
• Expert knowledge of technologies and methodologies in the use of construction materials.
• Expert knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), preferably AutoCAD and Revit.
• Familiarity with modeling and rendering software programs.
• Expert knowledge of basic business office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Must possess RA certification.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in planning, design, and construction oversight of transit facilities served by rail, light rail, and bus rapid transit.
• NCARB Certificate for reciprocity.
• Experience signing and sealing project documents.
• Project Manager experience, or PMP (PMI) certification.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Pay Range Min

USD $105,227.00
Pay Range Max

USD $184,142.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.