Architect - Federal Projects at Michael Baker International in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering, development, intelligence and technology solutions with global reach and mobility. The firm offers a comprehensive range of innovative services and solutions in support of federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private development and commercial clients. Michael Baker International’s focus is on the safety and security of people across the world through planning and engineering improvements to infrastructure and the environment, and through protection of our quality of life and freedom in support of national and international security. With more than $1 billion in annual revenue, Michael Baker International has more than 5,000 employees in over 80 offices located across the U.S. and internationally, and is ranked as the 26th largest design firm in the U.S. by Engineering News Record (ENR).
Michael Baker International’s Mission is to make a difference by providing innovative solutions to sustain the future and further the safety, security and quality of life for people across the globe by providing the highest level of expertise, unmatched quality and effective project teams for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Michael Baker International offers excellent benefit packages that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Additional Paid Time Off, Flex-Time, 401-K Retirement Plan, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Credit Union. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.mbakerintl.com . Michael Baker International is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran/e-Verify Employer

WHO WE ARE

Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.

ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE

Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings - architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management - to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics - "success" to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients' expectations to "Make a Difference."

DESCRIPTION

As an integral component of our multi-disciplinary Architecture/Engineering Practice, Michael Baker International is looking for an Architect who is enthusiastic and motivated to be part of ongoing and future Federal Projects. Responsibilities will include design and documentation for ongoing Federal and Department of Defense projects, along with market-driven diversification including Healthcare, Commercial, Aviation, and Transit opportunities. The Architect will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative design teams with architects, interior designers, site/civil engineers, and building systems engineers. The successful candidate will demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong production management capabilities, and a strong understanding of construction documents and constructability.

• The Architect will be tasked with being part of a team working primarily on Federal projects
• Engages in and directs activities associated with planning, design, and construction documents including code analysis documents, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings
• Along with the Project Manager and other design professionals, communicates with Federal clients to establish project scope of work, building program needs, design fees, project schedule and budgets
• Assists Leadership with business growth planning and actively engages in Federal Project pursuits
• Consults with Federal client to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure, site or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
• Plans layout of project and integrates architectural elements into unified design for client review and approval
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors
• Administers advertisement and bidding activities for clients, reviews submittals, answers Requests for Information, reviews pay applications and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans
• Oversees the preparation of plans using computer assisted design software and equipment
• Performs Quality Control Reviews
• Maintains working knowledge of current industry software including Revit and BIM
• Other duties as assigned

• BS in Architecture (Masters in Architecture is a plus)
• 4 years related experience
• Registered Architect (RA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Autodesk Revit Architecture, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Autodesk BIM 360 and VMware Horizon and similar platforms
• Experience with graphics/rendering software to quickly and effectively communicate ideas is preferred
• Experience with Federal projects is preferred.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination

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