at Michael Baker International in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Michael Baker International is looking for a Senior Architect in Chicago IL. As an integral part of our multi-disciplinary Architecture/Engineering Practice nationwide, this individual will execute design and documentation for a broad range of project types which includes Transportation, Federal Department of Defense, and Adaptive Re-Use. The Designer will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative design teams with architects, interior designers, site/civil engineers, and building systems engineers. The successful candidate will demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong production management capabilities, and a good understanding of construction documents and constructability. This role will assist with design and development for a variety of projects which include:
- CTA, METRA, AMTRAK, IDOT and DOT facilities nationally.
- Transit and transportation facilities including stations, multimodal transit facilities, welcome centers, material test laboratories, freight yard buildings and bus maintenance facilities.
- Elevator and escalator projects.
- Additional target markets: Aviation, Higher Education, Army Corps of Engineers and DOD clients, Communication Providers, and Transit-Oriented Development Planning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Engages in activities associated with planning, design, and construction documents including code analysis documents, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings.
- Along with the Project Manager and other design professionals, communicates with clients to establish project scope of work, building program needs.
- Plans layout of project and integrates architectural elements into unified design for client review and approval.
- Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors
- Maintains working knowledge of current industry software including Revit and BIM.
- Other duties as assigned.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- BS/BA in Architecture, or MS/MA in Architecture.
- 8 - 15+ years of experience in the design and documentation of architecture projects including well-developed skills in three-dimensional visualization.
- Demonstrated Building Information Modeling (BIM) [Autodesk Revit Architecture] AutoCAD proficiency, and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
- Strong graphic design, communication and presentation skills are essential.
- Proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients and constructors.
- Pursuing or active LEED BD+C or Guiding Principles Certification.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $111,000 to $130,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
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