Job Description

Do you love working on a variety of projects, having autonomy, traveling across Northern California and other parts of the West Coast, and working with a team of smart, engaging, and productive architecture, engineering and construction professionals? How about connecting the dots on what's really happened with various building assemblies, and using your well-honed construction and assessment experience to assess a physical property and educate a client? Then reach out and apply today!

This is a HANDS-ON, IN-THE-FIELD role in our Loss Control division working alongside one of our technicians evaluating the condition of existing multifamily residential structures. Typically, architects spend a couple of days in the field conducting inspections, a couple of days reviewing field information and writing client reports, and one-day conducting peer reviews of construction plans/drawings and participating in other projects.

THIS ROLE IS PRIMARILY REMOTE, BUT COVERS PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, WITH UP TO 80% TRAVEL IN THAT AREA. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Conduct field inspections of existing residential structures
• Supervise technician on project sites
• Research and remain current on residential building code requirements in California
• Third-party review of drawings at various stages of design, associated details and specifications
• Effective management of all assigned activities, meeting budget and delivery time frames all to ensure client satisfaction
• Execute responsibilities with technical proficiency, accuracy, and professionalism
• Participating in business development ventures and presentations, including regular contact with existing and prospective clients in the region, as needed
• Make employee safety a priority both in-house and on-site, in accordance with corporate policy
• Prepare and implement Health and Safety Plans for the site where required

Qualifications

• ARCHITECTURE LICENSE (AIA) FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA (CURRENT AND ACTIVE) IS REQUIRED
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master a plus)
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a professional architect in the design, inspection, and construction of residential structures
• Working knowledge of the California Building Code, wood framing and fire-rated construction requirements
• Understanding of building envelope and waterproofing requirements
• Understanding and expertise with accessibility and ADA preferred
• Ability to perform complex tasks and handle multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of standard software packages, AUTOCAD familiarity required
• Confidence to render educated decisions and opinions
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Ability/willingness for frequent regional travel (Northern and Central California and occasional national travel) for field work (valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required)

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we differentiate ourselves because of our ever-dedication to our five core values. We hire employees that embrace these values.

1. WE CARE

We succeed because we care about our clients and employees. This is the lifeblood of VERTEX and is the foundation of our other core values.

2. WE ADD VALUE

We look to add value on every assignment. This leads to repeat business and long-term relationships with our client base. We pass on projects where we cannot add value.

3. WE OPERATE WITH A CONSTANT SENSE OF URGENCY

We respond to client requests quickly and deliver our projects on time because we respect their mission. We treat each assignment as if it’s our most important.

4. WE ARE GROWTH FOCUSED

Service area expansion and regional growth allow us to better serve our clients around the globe. Continued growth also provides our employees with exciting opportunities for career advancement.

5. WE EMBRACE A LIFETIME OF LEARNING

We remain ahead of the curve on industry trends and technological developments based on our continuing education strategy, which provides our employees with a clear roadmap for professional development.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at recruiting@vertexeng.com.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.