About Us:
CCA is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Architect Level II with 10 years of experience with commercial and residential envelopes to join our collaborative team of Architects and Engineers. If you have an investigative mind, enjoy solving problems, have in-depth experience in both design and construction administration, and have more than five years of project management experience, we would like to meet you. Working on engineering projects such as MEP and structural is required. Needs the experience or the desire to work with various disciplines within the built environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Typical duties involve investigation of issues related to design and/or as-built construction, assist in identifying deficiencies and corrective measures, analyze deficiencies in building envelopes and ability to design long-term solutions, managing a minimum of ten or more forensic projects of varying sizes, and ability to direct and delegate tasks to junior staff members. Additionally, the position may involve review of documents, preliminary research of code requirements and industry standards, compilation of drawings and specifications, and review of construction documents.
A level of comfort and confidence on a job site is required as this position will involve periodic site inspections. Familiarity with details associated with different construction types is very important. Experience with building envelopes, masonry, and historic construction and related investigation is a plus. Great communication skills in person and in writing reports a must.
Ability to read and review structural plans and details, and an understanding of structural components is helpful. Attention to detail and a willingness to learn beyond the level of expertise is a must. Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, and technical writing is a plus.
While much of your work will be based in our offices, site visits and meetings with potential clients, accounting for less than 10% travel, will be part of your responsibilities. May be required to travel to other states for investigations. Experience in managing projects and communicating with contractors and clients will be expected. The ideal candidate is inquisitive, self-guided, organized, with attention to detail, and take pride in their work product.
Responsibilities:
• Review of documents, drawings and specifications. Inspect and document design considerations and existing conditions in support of project work.
• Site visits, and with OSHA training, ability to inspect building envelope for conditions. Compilation of associated field reporting and management of field notes/photos.
• Conceptual design material research, code analysis and development of construction documents/specifications.
• Effective team collaboration and communication with other disciplines to ensure coordination of project work.
• Attend project meetings and potentially develop meeting minutes.
• Management of 10+ simultaneous projects.
• Prepare reports, memos, letters, and other documents, using Microsoft, Google Docs, Google Sheets.
• Compose and distribute professional correspondence.
• Direction of designs, sketches, renderings, and technical documentation for presentation to Client.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with sensitive client information.
Requirements:
• Inquisitive, organized, self-guided, with attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Working knowledge of residential and commercial construction materials and details
• Able to perform site visits/inspections, potentially involving active construction sites, roof access, and the safe utilization of ladders, lifts, etc.
• Working knowledge of building codes and other design codes
• B.S. Degree from an accredited undergraduate architecture program
• Architectural License in Massachusetts and willingness to be licensed in other states
About CCA:
CCA brings expertise to investigate and manage construction, architectural, engineering, and environmental health and safety issues for public, private, and government entities.
Joining CCA means being part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in architecture and engineering. If you're ready to contribute your expertise and grow professionally, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.