The Commercial Architect will manage commercial projects, produce construction documents, oversee project administration, and collaborate with consultants and in-house teams while traveling to job sites.
Description:
We are seeking a Licensed Architect with 10-15 years’ experience. With over 110 store locations throughout Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The ideal candidate must be self-reliant with the ability to work on commercial projects in both wood and steel and possess strong design and construction drawing skills to produce full set of biddable and buildable drawings. Experience working with outside engineers and consultants, familiarity with building regulations and town/city approvals is preferred.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
- Licensed architect or on path to becoming licensed
- Work with in-house licensed architect/contractor on the company’s projects, from conceptual design to closeout
- Work with our inhouse construction management team
- Extensive experience with drafting and design to produce construction documents
- Provide Construction Administration oversight on projects
- Work with outside consultants and vendors
- Experience in food service a projects a plus
- ACAD, MS Office required. Sketch-up and Photoshop preferred
- Research building and zoning regulations
Our projects are internally generated and include renovations and new construction in the food service and commercial sectors.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited Architectural Program
- Must have certification with NCARB/Certification
- Accomplished contract negotiation abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to travel to various work-site locations on demand using a company vehicle.
- Current and valid driver's license - Ability to pass a background check, clean driving record.
- Self-motivated with an ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person in North Reading
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00
Top Skills
Acad
MS Office
Photoshop
Sketch-Up
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