Architect

CALIC is seeking an Architect to join the Orlando Team. Please send resume to info@calicgroup.com.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Registered Architect in Florida, or the ability to obtain Florida registration within six months via reciprocity is required. A valid State of Florida driving license is required. Must have a minimum 5+ years of licensed experience.

Job Summary:

Researches, plans, designs, prepares, and seals architectural designs, drawings, specifications and contract documents for new construction and renovations of various facilities. Reviews and comments on consultant-prepared architectural design and contractor prepared shop drawings; reviews architectural construction progress; guides and directs others in their assistance with preparation of design drawings and specifications; interprets architectural codes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develops, prepares, and seals architectural drawings and specifications involving large projects for new construction and/or modifications to various facilities, and special projects.
  • Participates in negotiations of design contracts with outside consultants.
  • Reviews, comments and recommends appropriate changes on all phases of consultant-prepared architectural design documents (i.e., plans and specifications, shop drawings, etc.).
  • Provides design services during construction of project; inspects construction projects, reviews shop drawings, prepares contract change orders, design changes, field sketches, etc., for assigned projects and determines percentage of contract completion for validation of contractor/consultant pay requests.
  • Prepares conceptual design and construction documents.
  • Develops, reviews and updates design criteria, architectural directives, standard drawings and specifications.
  • Lead teams of designers and project teams
  • Participate in hiring of new Design Team members and assist in orientation of standard design processes
  • Ensure safety and legal compliance requirements are met on all design work
  • Provides Quality Control on drawings and mentor younger Architects and Designers.

REQUIREMENTS and SKILLS/EDUCATION:

  • Advanced knowledge of Building systems and architectural detailing.
  • Advanced knowledge of Building codes and ability to research, apply/incorporate into technical documents.
  • Ability to lead a project and coordinate with subcontractors and owners.
  • Exercise independent judgement on large complex projects.
  • Ability to put a set of construction documents together independently.
  • Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients on multiple projects at a time.
  • Prepare schedules and budgets.
  • Manage CA services process.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Must have minimum of 5+ years’ licensed experience working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, BIM360, Bluebeam, as well as Microsoft Office suite computer software.
  • Registration as an Architect in Florida, or the ability to obtain Florida registration within six months via reciprocity is required.
  • Themed Entertainment and Hospitality project experience is preferred.