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HFS Company

Registered Architect

HFS Company, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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HFS Company . HFS Company is a recognized Architecture/Engineering/Construction project management and consulting firm working on a variety of federal, military, and commercial projects throughout the US and Europe. We provide full-service A/E design and support services across the entire lifecycle of our clients' facilities and assist our clients to reach their capital improvement goals. We are currently looking for a Senior Architect or Senior Engineer to work onsite at the Jesse Brown VAMC in Chicago, Illinois. Note:

This description includes the qualifications and expectations for the role and reflects standard hiring information.

Responsibilities

Lead to the project's success with the skillset and competence to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets.

Possess knowledge of building design and construction means, methods and techniques and relevant building codes and accessibility requirements.

Understand and master the requirements of local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this project.

Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements.

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas.

Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

Ability to pass a basic background check for entry to US government-owned facilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited university or a Bachelor of Engineering from an ABET accredited school

Registered Architect (RA) or Registered Engineer (PE) in any one of the 50 U.S. states

NCARB certification desirable

10+ years recent experience in building design as a registered architect within active medical facilities

Specific experience with VA medical center projects and VA Design Manuals, Specifications and TIL

Must be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this project

Knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements

Must have the skillset and a working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting, and scheduling to lead to the project's success

Must possess the skillset and competence to supervise and manage personnel of diverse skillsets

Knowledge of building design and construction means, methods and techniques

Knowledge of relevant building codes and accessibility requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; HFS Company does not sponsor individuals for employment visas

Ability to pass basic background check for entry to US government-owned facilities

Additional Information

EOE, including disability/vets. Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis; HFS does not sponsor individuals for employment visas.

We are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran and Woman Owned Small Business. Competitive pay and benefit package including PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid professional development and fully vested 401k match at one year.

Organization Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Facilities Services

Location: Chicago, IL

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