Architect

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Registered Architect to lead projects in our Greenwood Village, CO, Albuquerque, NM, Chamblee, GA and Merritt Island, FL offices. 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.

Typical salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. The pay range listed in this posting indicates the position’s eligibility to work in the state of Colorado and is consistent with our offices there; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What You'll Do

Work in an exciting and fast paced environment.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.Provide Architectural design for Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE) governmental Facilities and NASA to help support the Space Launch System (SLS).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 including Conceptual Studies, Program Requirements, Design Analyses, Calculations, Specification writing, and Construction Document preparation and redlines.Ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.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. Manage and provide leadership to local arthitectural and design staff mentoring junior staff while overseeing and guiding their professional development.Attend client meetings and make presentations to clients.Perform code reviews, redline projects, create and manage schedule and budgets for projects.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Five (5) years minimum experience with two (2) years as a Registered Architect.Professional Bachelors or Master’s degree in Architecture.Experience in all phases of design, with track record of completed, successful projects.Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up & Revit preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite.Skilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.Willingness to travel to client sites and other Merrick offices as needed.Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

LEED Accredited Professional preferred.Candidates local to the offices listed above are strongly preferred.Military and Government project experience.

Perks

Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.Robust Employee Referral Program.Annual performance reviews and merit increases.Professional Training and Development.Employee Recognition Awards.Peer Mentor ProgramAnd Much More!

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.Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.