Architect

Job description / Role

The Architect shall provide new construction architectural design services.

Principal Accountabilities:
- Provide new construction architectural design services including concept and project development and scoping.
- Prepare floor plans, elevations, schematics and renderings.
- Provide various pre-design services which may include conducting feasibility and environmental impact studies.
- Select a site or specify the requirements the design must meet.
- Prepare drawings and present ideas for the client to review.
- Develop final construction plans that show the building's appearance as well as details for its construction.
- Follow and assess compliance with building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances.
- Promptly execute necessary changes throughout the planning and design processes.
- Responsible for selected construction inspections, quality control, submittal reviews.
- Attends meetings as required.
- Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
- Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.
- Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.
- Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum five (5) years' working experience in the design/construction field and be capable of providing new construction architectural services including concept and project development and scoping, preparation of floor plans, elevations, schematics and renderings.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited program
- Registered Architect (RA) license preferred.
- The architectural service provider must be proficient in AutoCAD 2012 or later and other Architect-Engineer graphic software.
- Experience in developing plans, statements of work, designs, specifications, cost estimates and scheduling for facility engineering projects.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance; note US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge in the practical application of engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Ability to make decisions independently on facility design problems and methods.
- Provide justifications, cost estimations and monitors progress for all assigned projects.
- Knowledge of IBC, NFPA, NETA, NEC, and other related codes and standards
- Proficient using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.
- Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
- Ability to work as part of an engineering team.
- Proficient in creating designs simple enough for local construction contractors to complete and meet the requirements of the PWS.
- Excellent communications, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Additional knowledge/skills may be required by contract or assignment.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.