Design Architect - Federal Practice

GPD is currently seeking a Design Architect for our Akron, OH office location to support GPD’s mission in our Federal practice.

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For over 65 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of 870 professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

Position Summary

As a Federal Design Architect, you will be an integral component of our Architecture/Engineering Practice. We are looking for an architect who is enthusiastic and motivated with responsibilities including design and documentation for a broad range of project types. With an ongoing focus on growing Federal department. You will prepare full design packages including supporting the activities of the other design disciplines engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic DesignPhase, Design Development and Construction Document Phases of a project. You must demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, ability to work independently, strong production management capabilities, and a good understanding of design preparation and constructability.

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Lead Architect and Designers, help support the planning and architectural design of federal and government projects, demonstrating the ability to develop design documents.
• Responsibilities include supporting the lead architect with code research, programming, design, documentation, specifications, narratives and construction administration including field visits to projects.
• May be required to research agency standards and requirements for design compliance.
• Supporting the team researching design solutions and industry best practices.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong production management capabilities, and a good understanding of construction documents and constructability.
• Coordination with all disciplines of design including our in house or subconsultant engineers and designers
• Conduct building assessments and building surveys
• Support the team with review, coordinate, and refine work produced by yourself and project team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Develop 3D visualizations to facilitate design reviews and design intent.
• Support completely Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews to verify that all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and federal client requirements as directed.
• Support construction administration services. Support review of shop drawings and coordination with design team.
• Mentor and support entry level architects.
• Some travel will be required
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor of Architecture (5-year program) or Master of Architecture (6-year program) from a NAAB-accredited institution is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 4-6 years of job-related experience.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in development of design documents through a variety of design phases including schematic design, design development, developing construction documents and specifications, and supporting projects through construction administration.
• Intermediate to advanced ACAD and Revit/BIM understanding is required.
• Experienced and comfortable working directly with the project architect to provide timely updates on project status and discussing project scope.
• Ability to work within a team environment working with individuals from various offices and in various disciplines.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, professional writing skills and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at one time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
  
  

GPD Offers a Compensation And Benefits Package Which Includes

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…
  
  

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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