Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited program.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience (or 3 years with a master's degree).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to apply extensive knowledge to diverse tasks.
Experience in developing innovative solutions for problems encountered.
Previous consulting experience preferred.
Proficient in REVIT software.
Demonstrated progress towards becoming a Registered Architect.
Responsibilities
Conceive and design new or modified structures with associated working drawings.
Perform various complex problem-solving tasks key to project development.
Supervise daily design and technical progress of projects.
Prepare project budget scenarios and track hours spent on each project.
Propose staffing needs and enhance project productivity.
Define productivity and profitability objectives with project managers.
Collaborate with project managers during early project conceptualization.
Cultivate effective relationships with clients to ensure successful project completion.
Manage design support team for efficiency and compliance with design checks and risk management.
Engage with contractors for bidding and construction processes.
Benefits
Employee-ownership stake in the company.
Recognition as a Best Place to Work multiple times at various levels.
Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
Mentorship programs for architectural progression.
Dynamic work environment with diverse project opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description
Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, constructs and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind -- to make our clients successful. We are Proud to be honored locally, regionally, and nationally as a Best Place to Work.
Responsibilities include:
Conceives, designs, and prepares working drawings for new or modified structures.
Must perform a variety of complicated problem-solving tasks.
Responsible for daily supervision of design and technical development of projects.
At the outset of each new project or current assignment, prepare a project budget scenario and then track hours spent on project.
Prepare suggestions for staffing requirements and production to keep project performance on track.
Define, along with the project manager, the productivity and profit goals for each assigned project.
Work directly with project managers in the conceptual development of the project assignments.
Develop effective client relationships in bringing projects to fruition.
Keep design support team productive and efficient. Responsible for check set review, code compliance and risk management review of assigned projects.
Works with contractors to price, bid, and construct projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in architecture from accredited program.
Minimum 4 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience).
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
Previous consulting experience preferred.
Proficient in REVIT
Demonstrated progress toward becoming a Registered Architect.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Architecture
Primary Location US-VA-Norfolk
Other Locations US-VA-Roanoke, United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 260106
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #A&F
About Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
