Registered Architect

Overview

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. HFS Company is a recognized Architecture/Engineering/Construction project management and consulting firm working on a variety of federal, military, and commercial projects throughout the US and Europe. We provide full-service A/E design and support services across the entire lifecycle of our clients' facilities and assist our clients to reach their capital improvement goals. We are currently looking for a Senior Architect or Senior Engineer to work onsite at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, Illinois.

Note: This description includes the qualifications and expectations for the role and reflects standard hiring information.

• Lead to the project's success with the skillset and competence to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.
• Possess knowledge of building design and construction means, methods and techniques and relevant building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Understand and master the requirements of local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this project.
• Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to pass a basic background check for entry to US government-owned facilities.

• Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university or a Bachelor of Engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Registered Architect (RA) or Registered Engineer (PE) in any one of the 50 U.S. states
• NCARB certification desirable
• 10+ years recent experience in building design as a registered architect within active medical facilities
• Specific experience with VA medical center projects and VA Design Manuals, Specifications and TIL
• Must be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this project
• Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements
• Must have the skillset and a working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling to lead to the project's success
• Must possess the skillset and competence to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets
• Knowledge of building design and construction means, methods and techniques
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; HFS Company does not sponsor individuals for employment visas
• Ability to pass basic background check for entry to US government-owned facilities

• EOE, including disability/vets. Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis; HFS does not sponsor individuals for employment visas.
• We are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran and Woman Owned Small Business. Competitive pay and benefit package including PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid professional development and fully vested 401k match at one year.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Facilities Services

Location:

Chicago, IL