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BW Design Group · 2 weeks ago

Principal Architect

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

BW Design Group is a rapidly growing business that values its team members and empowers them to make an impact. As a Principal Architect, you will work with a team of industry experts to design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations, leading architectural design and collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering project teams.

Industrial Automation

Hiring Manager

Bill Hornaday

Responsibilities

Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other professional consultants to design facilities for industrial manufacturing and distribution operations

Develop architectural solutions for customers’ business needs as part of an integrated project team, including helping the owner or project manager define the facility requirements/program, and understanding customers’ production flow and space environmental needs

Lead architectural design for industrial projects (manufacturing plants, distribution centers, cold storage facilities, warehouses) and work with in-house multi-disciplinary engineering project teams

Stamp and sign architectural construction documents

Conduct project site visits and act as a construction administrator

Define the industrial facility program requirements based on understanding Conduct code research specific to the project site, program, and proposed use

Create renderings that communicate concepts to the client

Develop the base plan and communicate requirements to other engineering disciplines

Research material options or alternative building methods as necessary

Develop specifications and oversee preparation of plans and related documents for permit acquisition and construction

Answer RFIs and review submittals and shop drawings throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project

Manage and provide guidance to junior staff

Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Excel at leading technical discussions, can break down complex challenges into simple concepts, strong communication skills

Self-directed, working effectively without oversight or direction from supervisors

Qualification

Architectural designBuilding codes knowledgeConstruction documentsRevitAutoCADProject managementSelf-directedCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership

Required

Specialized knowledge of design in one or more of the following areas: advanced technologies, life science, pharma and food or beverage

A minimum of 15 years of facilities architectural design experience with a proven ability to lead the facility design from the programming/concept phase through the production of construction documents, permit acquisition, and site implementation on multi-disciplinary projects

Prior working knowledge of code studies/evaluations for life science facilities and hazardous/classified areas

A strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes (IBC in particular)

Experience in the development and creation of construction documents for life sciences, semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and/or the food and beverage industries

Experience in the design of greenfield facilities and in the renovations of existing buildings

Experience in the design of ISO clean rooms, labs, and processing spaces

Experience in the design of cold storage and refrigerated processing environments

Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with our team members and clients

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project

A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions

Registered Architect in North Carolina (AIA)