Architect
Burr Ridge, IL
Who We Are
Our Purpose: Creating Solutions, Improving Lives. BSI lives by the mantra “Serve the client, satisfy the employee” and we hold true to it in all aspects of our company. Our employees have consistently voted us a Top Workplace, commenting specifically on our dedication to company culture, employee appreciation, and employee well-being.
Founded in memory of a friend, BSI carries on the legacy of Bryan Speicher, who had a vision to create a company that gives back to its employees and community. Our founding president, Phil Beirne, helped cultivate this legacy, and Beirne & Speicher Inspired continues to grow and succeed. At the heart of it all, we are our people, and we are grateful that you are considering a career with BSI Engineering.
Your Role at BSI
The Architect is responsible for researching and planning building projects for clients and applying their expertise to designs. They work closely with all engineering disciplines and provide technical leadership for the team. Our group is made up of talented and hard-working individuals, and we are looking forward to adding another member to our team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related industry
- 6+ years of experience
- Architectural License obtained or willing to obtain
- Preferred experience working in an industrial, pharmaceutical or GMP environment
- Strong knowledge of general building systems functions and design
- Strong knowledge construction materials, construction methods, building codes, life safety practices, and industry standards
- Working knowledge of BIM modeling, Revit and AutoCAD; working knowledge in Presentation software (Photoshop, SketchUp); Proficiency in Word, Excel, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Good decision-making skills and conflict resolution skills
- Proficient at setting priorities and managing multiple tasks
Reporting Structure
You will report to Matt Murtha, Director of Architecture. Holding a Master of Architecture degree from Miami University, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to his team. Matt has been in the industry for over 25 years, and has been with BSI since 2017, where he helped implement BSI’s Architecture department. Matt is personable and relatable with a passion for his team. You can find him outside of the office spending time with his family as his 3 boys keep him plenty busy. He has built an incredible team of talented individuals and is excited to welcome the right candidate to further strengthen the team.
Responsibilities and Scope
- Researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning, building codes, building materials and systems
- Develops and writes discipline scope, deliverables, assumptions, and estimates budget for proposals
- Ensures quality and technical accuracy of project deliverables
- Prepares and presents design proposals to clients
- Verifies discipline's design is accurate and coordinated within the 3D model and/or site scans
- Delegates work and supervises designers on a project
- Provides clear direction to team of project scope, schedule, budget and expectations of quality
- Inspects sites and examines buildings to evaluate conditions
- Oversees drawing packages and has the ability to sign off with Architectural license (if obtained)
- Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into a unified design for client review and approval
- Has a good working knowledge of applicable Building Codes
- Considers other disciplines and overall project requirements during the project lifecycle
- Identifies and communicates scope change for discipline
- Participates in interactive planning sessions to ensure scope, schedule, costs and quality are aligned to project objectives
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and paid overtime
- Generous bonus programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with matching
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Paid Charitable Effort Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Telecommuting Policy
Our Values: Be Inspiring Be Invested Be Improving Be Innovative Be Impactful Be Involved Be In Demand