Architect III

Merrick, a leading international design firm, is seeking an experienced Life Sciences Laboratory Planner / Architect to lead the architectural design of projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 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.

• Lead design and development of Life Sciences projects, including planning, programming, schematic design, and construction administration.
• Perform code reviews and ensure compliance with relevant building codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with clients to prepare and validate proposed scope of work, and ensure internal communication and coordination of design efforts.
• Manage project cost control, schedules, and budgets, and ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee their professional development, and perform site and field visits to review existing electrical systems and observe construction.

• 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 hire.
• Skilled written and verbal communication with demonstrated proposal and report writing experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply a wide range of knowledge of architectural principles and practices among multiple clients and projects.
• Ability to facilitate and support design charrettes, and experience in all phases of design, with a track record of completed, successful projects.
• Proficient working in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D modeling programs (Sketch Up & Revit preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skilled in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. or Canadian Citizenship, and the ability and willingness to obtain U.S. and/or Canadian government security clearances.

• Local candidates preferred.

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.

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.