Architectural Department Manager Fulltime

Your Impact:

Challenging Today. Reinventing Tomorrow.

We’re invested in you and your success. Everything we do is more than just a project. It’s our challenge as human beings, too. That’s why we bring a thoughtful and collaborative approach to every one of our partnerships.

At Jacobs, we challenge the status quo and redefine how to solve the world’s greatest challenges, transforming big ideas into intelligent solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.

Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Support our Critical Mission Solutions Line of Business and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As the Architectural Department Manager in Oak Ridge, TN, you will work with other engineering and technical professionals on projects that are vital to our national security. These projects will support national security customers and other federal agencies including our Department of Energy client entrusted with the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent and a nationwide complex of production facilities and national laboratories. In this role, you will manage Architects and Designers who will be designing multi-discipline projects from start to finish. You will be responsible for assisting with proposal efforts, producing discipline manhour estimates, performing manpower forecasting, mentoring staff, responsible for the Architectural staff performance on projects relative to scope, schedule, budget and technical adequacy. Interface with other departments, Project Managers and clients. Duties will typically be performed in an office environment in our offices in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and occasional trips will be required for site visits. Ideal candidate would have a minimum of 15 years’ experience as an Architect or 10 years’ experience with an advanced degree. Typical duties include:

· Mentors staff

· Manages Architects and Designers

· Assists with proposal development

· Prepares estimates of workhours required to accomplish designs

· Participates in planning, cost development, management, and scheduling for assigned projects

· Develop manpower forecasts for Director of Engineering

· Assists with other tasks as assigned by Director of Engineering

· Responsible and accountable for the technical adequacy of the design performed by the Architectural Department

· Develops design concepts to address client needs and requirements

· Develop reports, drawings, and specifications

· Performs design document reviews/checking

· Performs work in accordance with functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, and client procedures, and quality assurance procedures

· Be subject matter expert in nuclear facility design

· Plan and lead facility design charrettes and interactive planning sessions

· Develop and maintain design requirements

If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Here, the greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you. Ready? Let’s get to work.

Here’s what you’ll need :

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· Must be a Registered Architect and have the capability to obtain additional architectural licenses in other states.

· Hold or be able to obtain Department of Energy Security Clearance

· BS or advanced degree in Architecture from NAAB accredited college or university.

· Working knowledge of the design and construction process

· Minimum 15 years’ of Architectural design experience, or 10 years’ of Architectural design experience with an advanced architectural degree.

· Leadership experience

· Experience in development and leading of design charrettes.

· Experience in development and management of design requirements.

· Knowledge of sustainable design practices for LEED and DOE Guiding Principles

· Experience in REVIT and BIM

Preferred qualifications:

· 5 years’ experience as an architectural supervisor

· DOE / nuclear design experience

· PMP certification

· Project management experience

· Resides in the greater Oak Ridge, TN area

· Experience with NQA-1 quality program

· Q security clearance

· LEED Certification

· MS or PhD

· Multi-state RA registration including CA, ID, TN, NC, NM, NV, SC, TX

· NCARB registration

· Expert in REVIT and other BIM tools

· Ownership in architecture firm

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Office environment. (95%)

Physical Requirements:

Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods (100%) as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs (25%). Inclusion and Diversity: walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods.

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment – PC, telephone, fax, copier, related equipment (90%)

Attendance:

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

Overtime/work outside normal schedule required

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

U.S. Citizenship required. Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required. Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.

May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals, and industrial facilities.

Travel required: Less than 10%.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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