Project Architect - Water Resource Recovery Market

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the overall design intent of the project established by the Design Manager is incorporated into the detailed documentation
• Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring the design is properly conveyed and executed
• Writes and/or works with the project specification writer to develop architectural specifications and is responsible for the coordination of drawings and specifications
• Checks completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations for accuracy
• Leads the overall architectural discipline strategy for producing the documents and identifies the sheets planned for each stage of the work. This includes defining how data will be organized into files and which elements will be incorporated in a Building Information Model and final construction drawings
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary
• Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and best practice standards important to Jacobs
• Preparation of technical drawings and details
• Meets with municipal building department and other governing agency officials to coordinate approvals
• Writes technical reports and memos for client-based project work
• Attends on-site visits, field reviews, and project meetings as required for the project. Coordinates the review and responses for the contractor’s submission of shop drawings, RFIs, and material samples
• Reviews drawings supplied by vendors, clients, and other discipline group designers that affect the specific project design
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service and business development through project delivery responsibilities
• Creates and grows your personal brand within Jacobs across disciplines, offices, and performance units
• Creates and maintains internal and external client relationships, leveraging them to secure invitations to future project opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited Architectural program (or foreign equivalent)
• Licensed Architect or on track for attaining a license within the United States with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Architectural Design with a preference in public works infrastructure
• Self‑motivated personality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as appropriate in a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptability to meet changing deadlines
• Ability to lead & collaborate with design teams consisting of local and remote team members across a variety of disciplines
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer‑supplier appropriateness
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and green building/green infrastructure certifications
• Thorough knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and familiarity with project delivery methodologies, including but not limited to design‑bid‑build, design for design‑build, and design‑build
• Proficiency with building codes and standards (IBC, NFPA, OSHA), technical report writing, and specifications
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and Microsoft O365 Suite
• Ability to travel to local project sites, some regional site locations

• Prior experience or familiarity with Water Resource Recovery facilities or similar industrial uses
• Proficiency in Enscape, Photoshop, other graphics and rendering software
• Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu
• Familiarity with sustainable design software analysis tools
• Familiarity with current and next‑generation software and programming (Dynamo, Sustainable Design Analysis tools, data analytics tools)
• Additional credentials like LEED AP and/or ENV SP
• An understanding of coatings for types, compatibilities, and basic corrosion mitigation strategies
• Prior experience designing for and in the vicinity of chemical storage and feed…