Job Description

HERE’S HOW WE WORK:

IBI Group Architects (USA), Inc is a passionate team of architects and interior designers dedicated to the creation of inspirational learning environments. We are a relationship-based architectural firm focused on realizing our clients’ visions through a collaborative process. We believe the interactive development of design is as important as the end product. Truly sustainable and innovative design solutions are the culmination of this integrated approach.

Our Canada / US West Education Practice offers education leadership to the IBI Group of firms, with multi-disciplinary services in nearly 70 offices around the world. These positions create opportunities to be a part of international thought leadership and signature K-12 and higher education projects, as well as other sectors. These positions could be filled in either our Portland, Seattle, or Calgary offices.

MOST OF THE THINGS YOU’LL WORK ON:

• Develop designs from concept through design development to contract documents
• Incorporates applicable codes, construction techniques, and sequences in various projects
• Functions in the role of assistant to project leader with a focus on architectural design and technical aspects
• Produces design work according to established standards, methods, and quality procedures
• Coordinates the layout, design, drafting, and specifications produced by other staff members who are part of the project team
• Assists in developing project staff-hours and planning schedule for phases of the project
• Supervises and performs site observations
• Manages and develops assigned team members
• May participate in marketing and business development efforts
• Ideal candidates must be a team player who is well organized, detail oriented, focused, design driven, accurate and able to meet deadlines under pressure

Qualifications

YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE:

• University Degree - Bachelor/Masters of Architecture
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in an Architectural Design firm
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and thorough understanding of construction documents
• Proven ability to collaborate in visioning, design, synthesis, and delivery roles
• Ability to understand and develop architectural ideas, independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable communicating with clients/consultants
• Strong technical competency, proficient in Revit and SketchUp
• Must have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of Educational Architecture, specifically K-12, preferred

Additional Information

OFFICE DESCRIPTION:

Located at 907 SW Harvey Milk St in the heart of downtown, our Portland office is housed on the first floor of a historical architectural wonder – a former federal reserve bank building designed by Pietro Belluschi, Downtown Portland offers comprehensive public transit options. Our office is nearby light rail, buses, and the streetcar. Portland is also a bike-friendly city with dedicated lanes and our office has a shower facility to encourage this green option for getting to work. There are no shortage of restaurants and food trucks nearby to grab any flavor of lunch and we’re a short walk from the beautiful waterfront (cherry blossoms come out in the spring!).

Our employees enjoy our small office feel and all the perks of a big office support system. You’ll have direct access to management while benefiting from our enthusiastic and helpful organizational resources team. As a global architecture, engineering and technology design firm, IBI Group also has offices across the country, continent and world. 

IBI Group is pleased to provide a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

AS PART OF IBI GROUP'S SELECTION PROCESS, CANDIDATES MAY BE REQUESTED TO CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECKS RELEVANT TO THE ROLE UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR, PRIOR TO RECEIVING A JOB OFFER. THESE COULD INCLUDE: WORK REFERENCES, EDUCATION AND CREDENTIAL CONFIRMATION, EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION, IDENTITY CHECK, CREDIT REPORT, CRIMINAL OFFENCE AND DRIVER’S LICENSE RECORD.#IBI

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. IBI Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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