Design Architect II - IPS-Integrated Project Services

At IPS, you will apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people by solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a dedicated Design Architect II to join our talented team at our office located in Emeryville, California. 

In this role, you will evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications. You will work directly with clients to select and recommend procedures. Additionally, you will develop preliminary designs and be responsible for work in all phases of the architectural process.

Position Responsibilities

• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine the scope of work, budget, and staffing.
• Corrects and updates design documents. Develops solutions to design problems.
• Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company, regulatory agencies, and production standards.
• Leads Architectural construction administration activities such as preparing bulletins, construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon. 
• Ensures project specifications are delivered with company quality standards and are delivered on time as required by the client.
• Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Ensures acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to ensure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinates architectural design work with related engineering disciplines. 
• Assists the design team with design solutions by having the ability to interpret mark-up drawings and execute changes on the project based on such mark-ups.
• Uses Revit to develop architectural design documentation that aligns with company BIM/CAD standards. 
• Reviews drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Participates in architectural design work coordination with related engineering disciplines.

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

Salary Range: $67,119-$100,679

• 4-6 years of architectural office experience or equivalent as a Registered Architect (RA).
• Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation.
• Ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts. Knowledge of building and zoning codes and is capable of interpreting project specifications.
• 4+ years of Life Sciences Industry experience.
• Is highly proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and possesses a strong understanding of BIM workflows.
• Has experience and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system design and how these systems integrate into architectural designs.

Context, Environment, & Safety

• Travel duration, if any, is based on project complexity and location. 

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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