Facilities Architect

Company: Garver
Location: College Station
Posted on: November 21, 2022

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Facilities Architect
College Station, Texas
The Garver Water Design Center (WDC) is seeking a Facilities Architect in College Station, Texas. The candidate will have experience in building technologies, construction documents assembly, building systems integration, laboratory and sample processing facilities, specification development, project communications, and leadership abilities. This position will be supporting general architectural design needs of the WDC and will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of architects, engineers, planners, and designers. Our goal is to develop innovative interior architectural design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe, and conducive to intended purpose and function, reflect client goals and are within project budget and schedule.
Projects may include but are not limited to:

• Exterior architecture for our Water/Wastewater facilities.
• Main Control Room Design and computer server room areas.
• Remote Control Rooms
• Staff facilities such as breakrooms, locker facilities, and shower/restrooms.
• Laboratory and sample processing facilities
• Maintenance Areas
• Warehouse Areas
• Electrical Distribution Areas
  Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  
  • Preparing complete and concise design and construction drawings
  • Developing construction details that comply with the design intent and project budget
  • Researching materials for specific projects
  • Quality Control review of construction documents for completeness including coordinating details and dimensions
  • Assist in Construction Administration submittal reviews and RFI's
  • Conduct existing conditions survey
    Minimum Requirements
    
    • Associate or Bachelors' Degree in architecture, civil engineering, or related field
    • 4+ years of experience in related architectural design
    • Architectural License or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity
    • Working knowledge of construction techniques and coordinating details
    • Understanding of current building, life safety and accessibility code requirements
      Preferred Qualifications
      
      • Masters' Degree in Architecture
      • Architectural License in Texas
      • LEED AP BD+C preferred
      • 10+ years relevant experience in programming, planning, and design of laboratory or high-technology facilities
      • Proficient using software such as Bluebeam to create mark-ups of files in pdf format
      • Proficient in the use of Revit and AutoCAD
        Grow With Us
        Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
        Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned multidisciplined engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with more than 1,000 employees across the United States. Offering a wide range of services focused on aviation, construction, facilities, federal, survey, transportation, water, and wastewater, Garver sits in the top 125 of the Engineering News-Record's prestigious Top 500 Design Firms list and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.
        Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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