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    Wood Plc

    Engineering & Construction

    Associate Architect

    Kennesaw, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time15+ yrs experiencePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    Overview / Responsibilities

    Wood is seeking an experienced Registered Architect with broad technical knowledge of construction methods, design, sustainability, and industry advancements to join our design team in Kennesaw Georgia within our Infrastructure Design Service Line. This is an opportunity to work with our talented staff of Architects and Engineers in one of Wood’s focused growth areas.  Our Office works within a multi-disciplinary science/engineering/architecture team, located in one of the most livable cities in the US.  Wood offers the technical challenges of projects located throughout the US and globally within the relaxed environment of a growing, vibrant city.

    As a Senior Architect, you will be responsible for providing technical architectural expertise and mentoring, as well as delivering excellence in sustainable and functional architectural designs for facilities across a variety of markets including Federal, State, Municipal, Industrial, and Commercial.

    Recent and ongoing projects include design of building renovations and new construction for Federal and State office buildings, museums, and visitor facilities; industrial office space, warehouses, maintenance facilities; high-security government and radar facilities, water facilities such as pump station buildings, and labs.  We also have several ongoing design standards development projects for Federal agencies.

    The ideal candidate will have significant technical expertise with development of bid sets and will lead multi-disciplinary project teams from concept design through completion of construction.   As a leader both internally and externally, you will participate in Wood’s Global Technical Expert Network to collaborate across regions and partner with client account managers to promote Wood’s Building and Facilities Practice.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, designers, and subconsultants to complete design and technical portions of projects on-time and within budget
    • Incorporate applicable codes, construction techniques, and sustainability into various projects including all aspects across disciplines
    • Supervise the preparation and check the accuracy of contract documents
    • Attract, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level staff, developing their careers as seller-doers
    • Act as primary contact with Clients
    • Collaborate with Wood’s other design centers to grow A/E opportunities and develop new business
    • Lead proposal development efforts

    Skills / Qualifications

    Skills / Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or an Architecture-related field
    • Registered Architect
    • Previous project management experience is preferred
    • 15+ years of relevant experience
    • Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
    • Extensive knowledge of building, life safety, and accessibility codes
    • Strong knowledge of design, industry advancements, construction methodology, and sustainable design practices
    • Demonstrated experience of delivering a range of projects from concept through detailed design and construction completion
    • Demonstrated capability and interest to work in support of engineering-driven projects as well as architecturally driven projects
    • Effective technical, written, and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent leadership, collaboration, and team-building skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program and / or Master’s degree in an Architecture-related field
    • NCARB certificate holder
    • Civilian Federal Agency and DoD project experience strongly preferred
    • LEED accreditation and / or WELL accreditation

    Company Overview

    Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

    Diversity Statement

    We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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