Facade Architect

Job Description

Digital Building Components (DBC), part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a skilled and passionate Architect to join our growing team. They will lead our architectural team and the architectural design and deliverables.

• Lead the architectural team.
• Leads project architectural design & coordination with internal and external teams.

• Produces architectural team project budgets and project schedules.
• Manages design coordination with rainscreen subcontractors.
• Supports Sales and Estimating with project pursuits and client relationships.
• Leads the panelization, design, and detailing of our X-Series exterior wall panel product line.
• Reviews and coordinates team deliverables including shops drawings, fabrication details, and façade model coordination.
• Reviews project specifications related to finishes, fire rating, sound ratings, waterproofing, and thermal requirements to ensure Digital Building’s design and details are in alignment.
• Produces finished panel shop drawings and details for fabrication.
• Develops standard details for each of our exterior wall panel finish types.
• Coordinates with and supports other teams within Digital Building from sales through installation.
• Leads architectural scope for prototypes and project mockups.
• Leads architectural team efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Research and understand applicable building and energy codes.
• Lead, understand, compliance with LEED and Living Building Standards.
• Supports HCAI submission for California healthcare projects.

• Good communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively within the constraints of prefabricated design.
• Proficient in software (Revit, Bluebeam, BIM 360/ACC, Navisworks, Procore, Smartsheet, Box, Excel).

• Architectural license preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or 5+ years as an architectural designer.
• Possesses a solid understanding of IBC Ch. 14.
• Has experience with interior and exterior wall STC/IIC, fire ratings, waterproofing, and thermal R values.
• Has experience designing & detailing with EIFS and rainscreen systems.
• Has experience designing in high seismic areas and HCAI.
• Has a passion for efficiencies, cost savings, and continuous improvement.
• Prefabrication and/or manufacturing experience is preferred, but not required.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times if needed.