NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 750 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK, and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has been for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. Our hybrid environment lets you choose where you want to work – at the office, at home, or in a remote location, staying connected to your team through collaboration and design technology platforms.
Architect, Education
Location
United States
Posted
77 days ago
Salary
$80K - $110K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Architect, Education
NORR
The anticipated annual salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is outlined below. Estimated pay ranges that are provided on various social media sites are not representative of NORR's range for this position. Compensation is based on individual education, qualifications and experience. We also provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Short and long-term disability insurance and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer contributions are also part of our total rewards. To support your well-being, we offer access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) programs. This role reports into the above mentioned office, however NORR offers all of its employees the opportunity to work either from home, from a NORR office or even from a remote location. The choice is yours. NORR is an employee-owned global architecture and engineering firm. Our multi-disciplinary team of 800 professionals is active in 12 market sectors across Canada, the US, UK and UAE. Design thinking is a cornerstone of our purpose as it has for more than 85 years. We push the boundaries of what is possible to support people and the planet. School design strategies must take a holistic view of creating more flexible, connected, sustainable and inclusive learning environments. From primary schools to higher education institutions, we design to support an exceptional user experience for students, faculty and staff to realize positive learning outcomes. Creating a stimulating environment can directly impact the development and pace of learning for students of any age. We understand how inclusive classrooms, advancing technologies and evolving student expectations influence educational facilities design. Learn more about our Education Portfolio. As an Architect, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project. Duties and Responsibilities - Compiles information from reports and published documents; evaluates and analyzes the information to understand broad requirements of project - Develops architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements - Coordinates design intent with other disciplines - Integrates engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements - Prepares design reports, drawings and models following office standards - Performs site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifies any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner - Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls Required Skills - Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required - Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, and other architectural design software - Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required - Have successfully completed related post-secondary education - Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset Required Experience - 7-11 years of project work experience - Experience in Education projects is an asset - Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 /annually
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