Architect at SJS Executives, LLC in LONG BEACH, California

Job Description:

Overview

Due to the medical setting of this position, SJS Executives requires the candidate to be fully vaccinated for this position. Candidate must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated by date of hire.

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, Architect to work full time for SJS Executives in Long Beach, CA to help support operations at a Veteran's Affairs Medical facility.

SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; it specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

The Project Engineer must possess these key qualifications to be eligible for this position:

5 or more years of Architectural Experience with a minimum of two (2) years experience including site investigations, perfarably in the healthcare field; and

Must have knowledge of healthcare design and the understanding of fire codes, life safety codes, building codes, barrier free design, systems, components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics and safety criteria.

Annual salary range for this position is $89,440 - $93,600. There will also include Sick time accrual (56 hours max), 11 paid Federal Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

This person will enjoy collaborating with a team and know how to conduct themselves with decorum, as they will be working on a property owned by the United States federal government and interacting with federal government employees and service members.

Responsibilities

• Create full campus facility architectural and engineering documentation including utilities using Computer Aided Drafting (AutoCad) and Revit for all existing campus buildings.


• Engages in activities related to complete documentation management and/or documentation administration.


• Responsibilities and tasks shall be assigned and directed by the Chief of Projects & Construction Management.


• Preparing detailed, scaled AutoCad and Revit drawings, reflected eiling plans and elevations of buildings, utility components and systems to accurately dimension and document.


• Documentation shall include important notations made during site investigations.


• Analyzing architectural drawings and developing and following a system of proper AutoCad and Revit plan layers, for systems and components of building codes, major equipment, materials, placeholder furnishings and traffic patterns.


• Communication of documentation maintenance & tracking using Microsoft Office Suite & AutoCAD and Revit software.


• Interpret and review provided architectural plans for concurrence to the VA's Technical Information Library (TIL), standards and specifications as used for the basis of current construction and procurement package development.


• Responsible for identifying incomplete or inaccurate information and discussing with Chief of Projects & Construction Management.


• Identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions to resolve complex interrelated problems and issues.


• Bring any concerns to the attention of the Chief of Projects & Construction Management to discuss resolution and how best to document this in the drawing files.


• Responsible for updating ZLink drawing files with outside Contractor ZLink Company. This involves uploading AutoCad and Revit drawings into ZLink, noting departmental changes, and changing functions of space after moves and minor construction on campus.


• Maintains in good order the Drawing Room that includes drawings, and plans, and project binders relating to various design and construction projects.


• Assist in the management of documentation of archive and original building drawings for the medical center. Performs other administrative duties as assigned; such as providing documentation of existing plans, creating schedules and attending project meetings.


• Follows basic working knowledge of Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS), VA Barrier Free Design Guide, VA Technical Information Library (TIL), International Code Council (ICC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), International Fire Code (IFC), Life Safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years Architectural employment and minimum of two (2) years of experience including site investigations -preferably in the healthcare field.
  knowledge of healthcare design and the understanding of fire codes, life safety codes, building codes, barrier free design, systems, components, cleaning and maintenance concepts, ergonomics and safety criteria.


• Certifications such as National Council of Architectural Registration Board, Project Management Certification, Evidenced Based Design Accreditation and Certification and/or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Preferred
  


• Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams - Preferred
  


• Must have minimum 2 years of AutoCAD, 2 years of Revit and 2 years of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)


• Must be able to perform site investigations, identify variances between drawings and the built environment for a one-hundred (100) acre property with an excess of twenty (20+) buildings of varying construction and occupancy types.


• Ability to review and interpret blueprints and specifications.


• Skilled in free form drawing and drawing to scale when on a job site measuring for a project.


• Must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a variety of contractors, management officials, vendors, Contract Officers and Long Beach staff and meet stated deadlines.


• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.
  
  
  

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.

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