Architect III

OVERVIEWMerrick & Company is seeking an experienced Life Sciences Laboratory Planner / Architect to lead the architectural design of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This person will be located in our Ottawa, Ontario Canada office. Client projects for this position require Canadian Citizenship.Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 60+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world.Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well-defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short term and long-term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills. Successful candidates must be self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting, and fast-paced environment. This position requires a competent laboratory planner / architect who will be responsible for all phases of architectural production and BIM for a variety of Life Sciences projects ranging from programming through construction administration. This includes interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects.Basic office hours are 8:00 am EST to 5:00 pm EST, Monday thru Friday and is a hybrid schedule. Occasional overtime could be needed with short notice. This position may also require some minimal travel.Typical salary range for this position is $94,000.00 - $115,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.WHAT YOU'LL DOWe are looking for lab planner / architectural candidates with experience in all aspects of life science and containment laboratory design for government, academic, and private clientsLicensure as an Architect in [United States or Canada] is strongly preferred.If the candidate is not currently licensed, they must demonstrate a plan and ability to obtain licensure within two years of joining Merrick.Candidate shall be experienced in all aspects of life science architectural practice including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.Be responsible for handling major design decisions, involving spatial, aesthetic elements, detailing of materials and coordination of engineered building systems.Must be able to manage architectural projects and demonstrate skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Must be willing to work in a design team environment, including directing and mentoring the work of junior architects and designers, and delegating work as required.Perform building code reviews and writes reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports and recommendations.Will ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.Will coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments and meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.Responsible for project cost control.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSSeven (7) years minimum experience as a Life Science Laboratory Planner / Architect.Registered architect in the United States or Canada, if not currently registered, must be able to demonstrate how they will become registered within two years of hireSkilled written and verbal communication with demonstrated proposal and report writing experienceStrong problem solving skills. This role requires an individual capable of applying a wide range of knowledge of architectural principles and practices among multiple clients and projectsAbility to facilitate and support design charrettesExperience in all phases of design, with track record of completed, successful projectsProficient working in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up & Revit preferred) and Adobe Creative SuiteSkilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPointClient requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.Client projects for this position requires the ability and willingness to obtain U.S. and/or Canadian government security clearancesRequired knowledge, skills, and abilitiesLife Science and/or Containment Laboratory project experience preferredAbility to visually communicate concepts to ClientsDemonstrated ability to effectively create presentations and communicate concepts to clients and associates using various software applications.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to work effectively within a collaborative team environmentAbility to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detailAbility to consistently meet deadlines, completing tasks as previously definedAbility to travel as neededAbility to write and edit specificationsJob Specific ResponsibilitiesAttending client meetings and making presentations to clientsLeading design and development of projectsPerform Code ReviewsRedline projectsCreate and manage schedule and budgets for projectsMentor junior staff and oversee their professional developmentAbility to perform site and field visits to review existing electrical systems and observe construction.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSLocal candidates preferredPERKSRobust Employee Referral Program.Annual performance and compensation reviews.Professional Training and Development.Employee Recognition Awards.Peer Mentor ProgramAnd Much MoreADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.Seven (7) years minimum experience as a Life Science Laboratory Planner / Architect.Registered architect in the United States or Canada, if not currently registered, must be able to demonstrate how they will become registered within two years of hireSkilled written and verbal communication with demonstrated proposal and report writing experienceStrong problem solving skills. This role requires an individual capable of applying a wide range of knowledge of architectural principles and practices among multiple clients and projectsAbility to facilitate and support design charrettesExperience in all phases of design, with track record of completed, successful projectsProficient working in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up & Revit preferred) and Adobe Creative SuiteSkilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPointClient requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.Client projects for this position requires the ability and willingness to obtain U.S. and/or Canadian government security clearancesRequired knowledge, skills, and abilitiesLife Science and/or Containment Laboratory project experience preferredAbility to visually communicate concepts to ClientsDemonstrated ability to effectively create presentations and communicate concepts to clients and associates using various software applications.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to work effectively within a collaborative team environmentAbility to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detailAbility to consistently meet deadlines, completing tasks as previously definedAbility to travel as neededAbility to write and edit specificationsJob Specific ResponsibilitiesAttending client meetings and making presentations to clientsLeading design and development of projectsPerform Code ReviewsRedline projectsCreate and manage schedule and budgets for projectsMentor junior staff and oversee their professional developmentAbility to perform site and field visits to review existing electrical systems and observe construction.We are looking for lab planner / architectural candidates with experience in all aspects of life science and containment laboratory design for government, academic, and private clientsLicensure as an Architect in [United States or Canada] is strongly preferred.If the candidate is not currently licensed, they must demonstrate a plan and ability to obtain licensure within two years of joining Merrick.Candidate shall be experienced in all aspects of life science architectural practice including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.Be responsible for handling major design decisions, involving spatial, aesthetic elements, detailing of materials and coordination of engineered building systems.Must be able to manage architectural projects and demonstrate skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Must be willing to work in a design team environment, including directing and mentoring the work of junior architects and designers, and delegating work as required.Perform building code reviews and writes reports such as feasibility studies, condition reports and recommendations.Will ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts occurs.Will coordinate all support activities required to complete all design efforts and quality assurance processes.Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments and meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.Responsible for project cost control. #J-18808-Ljbffr