Project Architect

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!  We are seeking a Project Architect to join our growing team Austin, TX.

The successful candidate will apply technical professional proficiency to create innovative design solutions for architectural problems and the coordinate related project activities. The position also supports business development and presentation efforts in securing and advancing new projects.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner while seeking advice of peers and supervisors.
• Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a ‘seller-doer’ approach. Ability to routinely interface with clients and keep client properly informed.
• Ability to perform programming, planning and other conceptual design activities.
• Develop designs and sketches into Revit-based construction documents as well as direct a project team to do the same.
• Ability to produce design and construction documents in BIM.
• Ability to mentor and lead a project team to produce a complete set of construction documents. Ability to perform QC review for design & redline documents for production by project team in BlueBeam or another digital format.
• Ability to coordinate with sub-consultants and other disciplines and mentor junior staff to do the same.
• Ability to perform QC review for specifications and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
• Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam and PowerPoint for client and team review.
• Ability to direct & perform (if required) site observation & field work including site investigations, existing facility inventory and generate field measured documentation.
• Provide Sr. Architects / Project Managers with status reports of progress on architectural documents.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner. and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
• Communicate regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
• Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
• Possess a strong knowledge of building codes and have experience with code review processes.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
• Ability to consult with product manufacturers, to evaluate, and obtain accurate cost information select materials, and inspect architectural features in the field.
• Understanding of building materials and construction methods.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment as needed.
• Ability to analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
• Ability to create basic and informative 3D models in BIM or another digital format.
• Possess an Entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for career advancement.
• Resume with a large variety of project types both in size and complexity a plus.
• Performs such other duties as the Supervisor determine necessary to support the Architecture Practice.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture required.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant work experience to include all phases of architectural design and CAD drafting, detailing and coordination of consultants.
• The position requires expertise of BIM/Revit and AutoCAD and Enscape or Lumion renderings software preferred.
• Registered Architect or Candidate must be in process of completing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE).
• Excellent computer skills and ability to communicate effectively with through verbal and written communication.
• Knowledgeable about building codes, Texas Accessibility Standards 2012, ADAAG and other relevant building design criteria’s applicable for projects
• LEED AP is a plus or other sustainability certification or ability to obtain within first 6 months of hire (Highly Preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and experience in implementation of various building systems and project types such as (aviation, rail, transit, commercial, education) is a plus.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.