Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Group Lead, the Lead Architectural Designer works with a team of Designers, Architects and Engineers to assist with the design and development of architectural projects in an effort to help meet or exceed the expectation of the customer. 

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Corrects and updates design documents. Develops solutions to design problems. Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. 

Assists in the development of design documentation for the following design phases: master planning, schematic, preliminary, and construction documentation. 

Proactively alerts team members of a project design change which may affect time and costs of the project. 

Keeps Project Team aware of workload and requests additional resources and work assignments ahead of schedule. 

Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion. 

Interacts with clients on a limited basis to secure scope and design intent. 

Researches equipment selection from catalogs under the direction of the Architect. 

Ensures acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination. 

Supports construction administration activities such as preparing bulletins, construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon. 

Coordinates architectural design work with related engineering disciplines. Attends job and construction meetings and participates in the coordination of the work. 

Capable of recognizing design support abilities of team and empowering those to have opportunities to elevate their design capabilities through challenging assignments. 

Assists the design team with design solutions by having the ability to interpret drawing mark-up drawings and execute changes on the project based on such mark-ups. 

Uses Revit to develop architectural design documentation that aligns with company BIM/CAD standards. 

Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company design and production standards. 

Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and capable of interpreting the Project Architect's design requests. 

Participates in architectural design work coordination with related engineering disciplines. 

Supports and/or leads field visits and site surveys when requested by the Architect. 

Capable of creating renderings, generating diagrams and special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

A Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation is strongly preferred. 

The candidate must possess a minimum of 10+ years of previous architectural design office experience. 

+6 years of Life Sciences Industry experience preferred however not required. 

Must be highly proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and possess a strong understanding of BIM workflows. 

Ample experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design and how these systems integrate into architectural designs. 

Has an adequate understanding of building codes and specification interpretation. 

The ability to exhibit and develop strong oral and written communication skills. 

Proven team player with strong time management skills; must be able to manage more than one project at a time. 

Context and Environment and Safety

Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location.  

This position is a safety sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research or other "non-administrative" areas. 

About Us:

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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