BRPH is looking for an Architect for our Orlando, Florida office location. The Architect will assist in planning, designing and directing architectural projects by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs advanced assignments utilizing professional architectural work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related architectural tasks. Assignments require independent judgement under the supervision of the Director or of a senior Architect.
• Assignments shall include more variables and be more complex. Assignments usually include complex architectural tasks and calculations with limited technical guidance on non-standard issues. Independently performs most assignments with instruction as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Should devise new approaches and solutions.
• Must coordinate with and help resolve conflicts with other disciplines based on an excellent understanding of the design process. Heavily involved in the preparation of project specific construction specifications and construction administration. 
• Performs design and calculation tasks based on standard architectural techniques and procedures. Applies standard practices, architectural fundamentals, and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, and follows design through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Performs design of more complex projects under direction of the Director, Project Architect, or other responsible staff member. 
• Has a very good understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructibility. 
• Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and permits for projects, under the direction of the Director, Project Architect or other responsible staff member. 
• Performs CAD drafting to produce routine final drawings. 
• Has ability to understand, research and interpret codes. 
• Performs Life Safety and Code Analysis and prepares Life Safety Plans. 
• Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, attend construction site meetings, review RFI’s, prepare ASI’s, PR’s, prepare status reports, per the contract documents. 
• Assist in supervising, coordinating and checking own work, as well as instructing, leading and mentoring junior staff to eliminates documentation errors.
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications.
• Assist in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and cost estimates.
• Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects. 
• Promote communications, cooperation and quality among staff.
• Must be proficient in the use of:
  • Microsoft Windows, Excel, Bluebeam and Word
  • AutoCAD, Revit, working knowledge of Navisworks or BIM 360
• Knowledge of the latest computer software for architectural renderings and building energy analysis. 
• Basic knowledge of sustainable/green strategies. 
• Promotes and represents the firm in a professional organizations. 
• Should be active in professional trade organizations. 
• Responsible for job specific standards, practices and quality as defined by project specific operational standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited four-year college or university
• Four years of experience in architecture
• Having completed IDP and be ready to take the licensing exam. 
• Must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident

CERTIFICATE, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS:

Registration as a licensed architect may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE/AA/MFDV