"Alerted.org

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovation and lasting solutions for tomorrow. We endeavor to create a connected, sustainable world. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers and architects, then Jacobs is where you belong. The South-East Water group is currently seeking a Senior Architect to join our team of interdisciplinary designers for a variety of projects within the region, with a focus on projects in our Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico geographies. Candidates must be local in one of our Florida offices with preference in Gainesville, Fl. In partnership with design discipline leads, you are accountable for project design quality, performance, and team communication. You will be responsible for the development, issuance, and content of deliverables, technical content of documents, and coordination of disciplines, including consultants, and for the supervision of all staff producing documents on your projects. Ability to work from home or in a work/office hybrid environment up to 3 days per week is an available feature for this position, with a minimum of 2 days per week in a work/office location.

You will primarily work in (Water/Wastewater Treatment) facilities design and water/wastewater conveyance facilities design; however, the architectural range for building typologies may include experience in Transportation, Science and Technology, Health Care, Corporate Commercial, Higher Education, or Mission Critical facilities. You'll impact the world around you by helping us solve real-life challenges. We’ll rely on you to provide support for our teams on critical projects while fostering a culture of continuous learning and inclusion as you bring new ideas to the table.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Design Manager is incorporated into the detailed documentation.

* Leads the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design is properly conveyed and executed.

* Writes and/or works with the project specification writer to develop architectural specifications and is responsible for the coordination of drawings and specifications.

* Leads the overall architectural discipline strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work.

* Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.

* Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and best practice standards important to Jacobs.

* Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals.

* Writes technical reports and memos for client-based project work.

* Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings as required for the project. Coordinates the review and responses for the contractor’s submission of shop drawings, RFIs, and material samples.

* Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline group designers that affect the specific project design.

* Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

* Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service and business development through project delivery responsibilities.

* Creating and growing your personal brand within Jacobs across disciplines, offices, and performance units.

* Create and maintain internal and external client relationships, leveraging them to secure invitations to future project opportunities.

* Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited Architectural program (or foreign equivalent).

* NCARB Certificate.

* Licensed Architect in the United States with the ability to obtain reciprocity in other States in the U.S.

* A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural Design with a preference in public works infrastructure.

* Self-motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptability to meet changing deadlines.

* Ability to lead & collaborate with design teams consisting of local and remote team members across a variety of disciplines.

* Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.

* Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and green building/green infrastructure certifications.

* Thorough knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and familiarity with project delivery methodologies, including but not limited to: design-bid-build, design for design-build, and design-build.

* Proficiency with building codes and standards (Florida Building Code, IBC, NFPA, OSHA), technical report writing, and specifications.

* Ability to travel to project sites, some regional site locations.

Ideally, you’ll also have

* Prior experience or familiarity with water/wastewater facilities or similar industrial uses.

* Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Bentley Microstation, SketchUp, and Microsoft O365 Suite.

* Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu.

* Familiarity with sustainable design software analysis tools.

* Additional credentials like LEED AP and/or ENV SP.

* An understanding of coatings for types, compatibilities, and basic corrosion mitigation strategies.

* Prior experience designing for and in the vicinity of chemical storage and feed buildings.

#LI-DL1

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.