CM Architect

Essential functions and responsibilities

• The CM-A shall be able to quickly understand and master the requirements of the local state and federal jurisdictions and the requirements of each in relation to this Project.
• The CM-A shall posses the knowledge of Construction Contract Documents including Front End and Technical Specifications and Drawings to readily understand and assess the requirements.
• The CM-A must have the skillset and a working knowledge of engineering services, building codes, budgeting and scheduling to lead to the project’s success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the Uniform Building Code (UBC), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), The Americans with Disability Act (ADA), OSHA and ASTM standards.
• Knowledge of all aspects of commercial hospital construction.
• Knowledge of planning and conducting inspections and inventories of such structures to identify and note deficiencies, problems, or the general physical condition of such structures.
• Ability to provide cost estimates and take-offs for the structural contract modifications.
• Ability to determine compliance of workmanship, materials, equipment and installed work with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Working knowledge and understanding of building, safety, and environmental codes.
• Working knowledge of environmental, civil, safety, architectural and structural fields.
• Ability to utilize a variety of software programs to monitor, update, and produce work products by applying knowledge of computer literacy
• Ability to exercise good interpersonal skills

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a design architect (10 years’ experience strongly preferred)
• Medical facility design experience
• Bachelor degree in architecture or related field
• A working knowledge of the Uniform Building Code (UBC), Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), The Americans with Disability Act (ADA), OSHA and ASTM standards.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledgeable with CPM scheduling. Experienced with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is preferred
• Experience working with governmental agencies at the city, county and state levels
• Knowledgeable in construction testing and inspection requirements
• Experience working in hospitals or medical facilities

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and field (construction) environment.  Office to field time is approximately 25% to 75% respectively. Field work requires climbing, walking and standing at a construction site and may be outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 50 lbs) may be required.

Job Competencies

• Attention-to-detail
• Building Relationships and Teamwork
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Dependability
• Job Proficiency
• Planning and Organizing/Time Management