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Architectural designers contribute to the overall team and assigned program in coordinating, scheduling, evaluating and developing processes to improve production efficiencies through the effective management of projects and tasks. They will assist in architectural research, document/design development, and program-wide implementation efforts.
To apply: send your resume, portfolio and cover letter to careers@brrarch.com
Responsibilities
- Evaluate materials, building products, constructability and processes
- Produce detailed construction documents for projects
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Refrigeration and Structural disciplines
- Develop and assist in client and peer presentations
- Attend project and studio meetings
- Build, develop, and maintain client relations
- Assist in problem solving of production issues
- Responsibility for ensuring success of project
- Review architectural designs, production documents, and construction change directives
- Conduct site scopes, observation trips, and generate field reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Architecture degree
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of full scope architectural experience
- Experience should include commercial/retail/grocery construction document production, code analysis, engineering coordination, site planning, permitting and project management
- Strong Revit skills required
- Strong communication skills along with the willingness to mentor, learn, and contribute in a smaller collaborative office environment
- Must have the capacity to understand and communicate complex issues that involve all functional areas including architectural, engineering and project budgets
- Ability to manage varying projects with a technical approach and the desire to work in a team-oriented, fast paced environment
- Drive to research and utilize technology in architectural applications
- Architectural license or pursuit of licensure preferred
Permit coordinators work closely with project teams and jurisdictions to successfully coordinate the permitting process for our projects. As a critical full-time member of BRR, this position acts as the “Director of First Impressions” to provide top-notch service to our clients, vendors, and guests.
Responsibilities
- Complete research and code calls with all applicable agencies to obtain information pertaining to requirements for obtaining permits i.e. Building Permit, Sign Permit(s), Planning approvals, etc.
- Submit or arrange for submission of project to agencies for plan review/permitting once the plans are complete.
- Coordinate contracts and fee proposals with clients and consultants. Tracks and communicates approvals.
- Follow-up with agencies regularly to obtain status of plan reviews
- Once required plan approvals have been received, obtain requirements on pulling the required permits.
- Keep client’s spreadsheet, database, etc. and BRR’s database updated as required.
- Upload, distribute plans as requested by the client for updates to the project, bidding, and award distributions.
- Work with the Project Managers and Designers throughout the permitting process.
- General administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to, filing, copying, and other report completion.
Qualifications
- Project a positive, can-do attitude and have effective communication skills with all team members and management as well as clients and consultants.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks, be detail oriented, well organized and effective when meeting deadlines.
- Previous administrative and general office experience necessary with strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office – Word, Excel & Outlook skills, with basic office administration skills.
- 3-5 years’ experience with professional service industry/architecture/engineering firm preferred.
- Permitting experience a plus.
Experienced architectural teammates will work directly with our clients, studio team members, and engineering consultant partners to create and produce innovative design solutions. They are actively involved in all project phases and act as the overall team resource for coordinating, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, and developing processes designed to improve production efficiencies and profitability through the effective management of team members and projects. (Minimum 3 years architectural experience)
To apply: send your resume, portfolio and cover letter to careers@brrarch.com
Responsibilities
- To be a team resource for coordinating, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, and developing processes designed to improve production efficiencies and profitability through the effective management of team members and projects.
- Management of projects, design, drawing development, construction administration, production cost control, coordination of all design disciplines and implementation of procedures established.
- Understand and be able to communicate how different projects interlink and overlap.
- Communicate and monitor project and company goals.
- Contribute to client relations and program offerings and enhance quality of existing programs.
- Direct work of all disciplines involved in providing professional services required to meet Client needs.
- Presentation of work and public relation activities.
- Monitor architectural design and approvals.
- Assist in problem solving of production issues.
- Oversee success of the projects.
- Review architectural designs, production documents and construction change directive documents.
- Assist in permitting processes and challenges.
- Monitor construction administration correspondence: emails, RFI and shop submittal for accuracy.
- Work in partnership with AE and client design teams, client vendors as needed, and client construction consultants during construction phase of work for project success.
- Conduct site observation trips and generate field reports.
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Masters) of Architecture or equivalent, minimum of three (3) years of architectural experience, including at least one (1) year of leading project coordination.
- Experience should include commercial/grocery/industrial/retail project management, code analysis, site planning, construction document production, engineering coordination, permitting and construction management.
- Strong Revit skills required. Plus, a demonstrated ability to achieve results
- Must have the capacity to understand and communicate complex issues that involve all functional areas including architectural, engineering and project budgets.
- Ability to manage varying projects with a technical approach. Must be able to provide the leadership and business judgement to effectively influence decisions involving the interests of BRR Architecture and clients.
- Have the initiative to mentor and teach emerging architects and contribute to a smaller collaborative studio.
- Registered architectural license preferred.
We’re seeking a talented graphic designer to join the Marketing & Communications team in our Kansas City-area office. This team member would be responsible for leading the design and production of marketing materials including (but not limited to) portfolios, proposals, digital advertising campaigns, email marketing, website graphics, social media, recruitment campaigns, event signage and promotional items.
We’re a national design firm with 11 offices, and our team supports team members across the country. Our goal is to provide seamless and full service marketing and communications support firmwide.
If you are an organized and energetic self-starter, with a passion for print and digital graphic design and the ability to independently manage projects through production, we’d love to get in touch.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and facilitate the art direction and formatting of design deliverables and produce necessary communications pieces including (but not limited to): portfolios, website, social media, video, wayfinding, event invitations and internal communications.
- Collaborate internally to conceptualize and execute creative solutions that can be translated across various media platforms, including print, digital, video and social media.
- Design and maintain library of digital graphics, including assets for website, email marketing, social media, advertising, etc.
- Experience with digital asset management systems a plus but not mandatory. Knowledge of website layouts and user experience preferred.
- Provide aesthetic direction related to the BRR brand and design additional assets for brand library. Brand optimization experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Coordinate and maintain vendor relationships for offsite printing and production of BRR marketing materials when needed.
- Participate in marketing-related brainstorming sessions.
- Ability to provide art direction on photo shoots, including photo editing/retouching for projects.
- Provide daily updates and feedback on assigned projects
- Stay current with design-related trends, software, technology and workflow processes.
Qualifications
- Graphic Design, Studio Art, or equivalent bachelor’s degree; 2-5+ years’ experience, A/E/C industry preferred.
- Software Proficiencies: Adobe Creative Suite for design. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Wordpress, SurveyMonkey and MailChimp. Hand illustration and motion graphics skills a plus.
- Portfolio review required. Ideal candidate will have examples of strong, creative design solutions, brand proficiency, and compelling typographic and layout skills.
- Candidate must be outgoing, team-oriented, have a positive attitude, demonstrate strong communication skills and pay close attention to detail. Must have strong organizational and project management skills; must be a self-starter with the ability to track deadlines and manage multiple projects independently.
- Ideal candidate can take direction from others and work towards appropriate design solutions all the while keeping supervisors and team members apprised of progress and/or challenges.
- Strong presentation skills a huge plus.
This position will utilize knowledge of construction products, detailing, materials, and methods to perform the quality control process for a variety of complex projects and building types including retail, hospitality, grocery, office environments, and industrial.
Responsibilities
- Review in-progress projects, ensuring complete and coordinated construction drawings and offering modifications and improvements when needed.
- Be the go-to resource for architects and design staff for design review, constructability, building performance, and sustainability goals.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines – phases, milestone deliveries, and various project delivery types.
- Confirm the project coordination of all disciplines and consultants.
- Propose continual development and improvements of construction drawings including its specialized content for project type or regional conditions, based on project work.
- Maintain awareness of industry reference standards and resources.
- Participate in process meetings scheduled for assigned projects.
- Assist project managers and architects with product consideration and substitution review
- Collaborate with peers to develop best practices and share knowledge. Mentor emerging professionals.
Qualifications
- NAAB accredited degree in Architecture
- Minimum of 10 years related experience
- Professional licensure required
- Knowledge of building codes and construction techniques is essential
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Must be proficient in MS Office and working with MasterSpec
Taking care of our team members is important to us. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits, career support, and growth opportunities that help our employees care for themselves and their families.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid time off and flexible work scheduling
- 401(k) profit sharing plan, matching 50% of your contributions up to 4% of your salary
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, with access to 24/7 telemedicine consultation services
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 8 hours of Community Caring paid time off
- Company sponsored socials and recreational sports leagues
- Fitness facility reimbursement
- Sam’s Club membership
- Flexible 'Dress for Your Day' policy
Professional Development
- 100% reimbursement and paid time off for ARE & NCIDQ testing (including 1 “mulligan”)
- ARE study guides, exam prep courses, and access to cloud-based practice programs
- Reimbursement for NCARB-application fees, initial and annual architectural licensing, and/or intern state transmittal fees
- Award-winning Architectural Experience Program
- Support for participation in industry leadership and professional development programs
- Internal training seminars with multiple lunch n’ learn sessions