Architect

• Location: Vancouver, WA
• Type: Contract
• Job #7626

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Architect 3 position will support the design and facilitates management approved construction, remodel, or replacement of building facilities, HVAC, plumbing, and architectural components on all facilities including Substations, Control Houses, Relay Houses, remote Radio Buildings, Maintenance Headquarters, Control Centers (CC), and miscellaneous support buildings. This full-time position is located in Vancouver, WA.

Pay rate: $40.70 - $58.15

Benefits:

• Paid holidays: 11
• PTO: Starting at 10 days
• Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year (prorated based on start date)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (immediately eligible for employee and employer contributions - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Access Perks, Brio Health

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate project activities:
  • Assist with design.
  • Assist with project scoping.
  • Project estimation tasks conducted at preliminary and final stages of design.
  • Draft Architecture/Engineering (AE) & Construction project cost documentation.
  • Coordinate design and construction scheduling utilizing MS Project.
  • Support and coordinate construction administration tasks to include:
    • Inquire and/or clarify questions about design and specifications of the building/system.
    • Participate in evaluating and designing approved changes if it is learned that a change in design is required and approved.
    • Validate and recommend to the COR that the work is complete for a contractor's progress billing.
  • Draft and coordinate Construction Document Package(s) processing.
  • Assist in development of evaluation criteria and work requirements for Design and Construction Service Contracts.
  • Review Architect / Engineering and construction bid packets and deliver technical input and recommendations.
• Facilitate and coordinate design, encompassing new construction and alterations to existing facilities. This includes:
  • Project Scoping Phase.
  • Assessment Phase.
  • Schematic Design Phase.
  • Assist with the development of Construction Document packages (CDs):
    • Submittal review, processing, and tracking.
    • Facilitate design reviews at design milestone dates.
  • Coordinate with construction and procurement to interpret drawings, specs, and design documents.
  • Travel to project sites for field inspection during construction.
  • Project Close-Out information dispersal & filing.
  • Conduct code review(s):
    • Review of design for zoning and building code compliance.
    • Review of design at various stages of completion for adherence and compliance with program, cost, and schedule.
  • Prepare and review construction specifications.
  • Coordinate and compile, and track drawings and specifications among design groups from in-house and outside architects and engineers.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Construction Specifications for the Standards Library.
• Assist in creation and review of standards and policies on building / construction related topics.
• Escort engineering firms and outside construction contractors to field project sites to prepare assessments and surveys, and conduct bid tours. Note: Questions resulting from bid tours are forwarded to the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for response.
• Work with Facilities to coordinate space plans considering technology, environment, and materials.
• Meet with stakeholders and program office to program, plan, recommend, and coordinate functional and spatial requirements that need to be incorporated into project.
• Track and report work progress as well as communicate said progress to stakeholders and program office.
• Recommend appropriate materials and methods of construction for project, taking economy, site, use, goals, and objectives into consideration.
• Analyze and recommend appropriate means to mitigate, abate, demolish, or decommission aged facilities and equipment coordinating withEnvironmental and Cultural Resources organizations, as well as various state historical agencies.
• Evaluate project scope and design to verify compliance with standards and policies, as well as adaptability for future and current sustainability requirements.
• Conduct critical analysis to garner cost savings for an AE services or construction contract and pass information on to manager, COR, or CO.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture is required.
• Licensed Architect in the following states is preferred: Oregon, Washington, Montana, and/or Idaho.
• 10 years of demonstrated work-related experience is required.
• 4 years of experience with graphics or photo imaging software such as Sketchup or Photoshop.
• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) knowledge.
• Working knowledge and ability to utilize CAD MicroStation or comparable software to facilitate the completion of drawings and renderings.
• Basic proficiency with MS Project sufficient to create project schedules.
• Experience in balanced design and technical ability is highly desirable.
• Experience with medium to large scale commercial and industrial building projects is desirable.
• Experience managing multiple projects is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team of architects, engineers, construction contractors, and building trades through all phases of work is desired.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, construction administration and inspection of various commercial roofing systems is desired.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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