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Company Description: 

Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for an Architect III or IV (Direct Hire) position at our office in Knoxville, TN.  Please submit resumes via the web page link below.  

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve^®) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation’s security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

Job Description

Working under general or no supervision, this role will work closely with the Senior Project Architect, as well as engineering discipline project leads, to design, develop, document, observe, and administer the construction of complex program driven facilities.

• Plan, program, and coordinate building design and prepare construction contract documents.
• Prepares Architectural conceptual presentations, design drawings and specifications and/or studies.
• Lead conferences/meetings with client to establish project objectives and resolve all levels of design problems.
• Gathers information, makes studies, and prepares original rough layouts and sketches to present design proposals.
• Performs all types of standard and complicated architectural designs in accordance with established standards. Makes modifications, design changes, etc. as needed within defined parameters.
• Researches, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• May direct, supervise, and check activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Construction Document Phase of a project.
• Directs and assist lower-level Architects, Designers and Drafters as required.
• Works within prescribed budgets and schedules for self and/or individual projects
• Demonstrates ability to get along with coworkers, customers and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering and typically has 5-20 years minimum relevant experience.

Licensed Architect in the U.S. or ability to obtain within one (1) year

Ability to coordinate and lead design team consisting of local and remote team members.

Ability to perform field/site visits which may include the need to travel (estimated travel time is 10%).

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Design experience of Laboratories, Cleanrooms, Offices, Data Centers, Manufacturing and Industrial Buildings.
• Strong presentation skills with proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Photoshop and AutoCAD.  Microstation experience is a plus.
• LEED Accredited Professional, preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Knowledge of QA/QC process.

Duration:
Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets/Disability/LGBT

Benefits

Pro2Serve’s benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• 11 Holidays

Pay Rate:
Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Knoxville, TN area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database.  We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.