Company Description
The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides forensic consulting, engineering design, construction management, claims & dispute resolution, and environmental solutions to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.
Job Description
This is the perfect role for an architect who is looking for variety in their work and is passionate about ensuring buildings are designed and constructed efficiently and safely.
We are looking for an Architect who currently holds an RA license in the State of California and who has experience designing commercial buildings with a specific focus on the building envelope components.
Our consultants represent the building owner’s interest through preconstruction by reviewing their architectural plans prior to construction, ensuring that the building envelope components are designed appropriately. They also visit the site to inspect the construction process at key milestones to ensure that the building envelope components are installed per the plan and will withstand the elements.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide peer review of architectural designs, plans and specifications noting areas of technical deficiency specifically related to building envelope components
- Comment on discrepancies in the design plans and areas requiring additional detail – make suggestions for solutions to issues, as needed
- Visit client construction sites during key milestones to inspect the installation of building envelope components – ensuring compliance with plans and manufacturers specifications
- Compose and present technical client facing reports detailing your findings and recommendations
- Familiarize yourself with manufacturers shop drawings, products, and submittals
- Attend client project meetings and provide updates and input into design or installation considerations
- Participate in business development activities as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field
- Licensed California Architect, or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
- 2-5 years experience in design, inspection, and construction of building envelope components in residential and commercial structures
- Proficient with waterproofing design principles, industry standards and typical manufacturer requirements
- Working knowledge of the California Building Code and regulations
- Understanding of building envelope requirements and systems – design and installation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with co-workers, clients and subcontractors
- Proficiency in standard office applications (MS Office)
- AutoCAD or BIM proficiency/experience a plus
- Experience in forensic analysis a plus
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The hiring range for candidates who meet the criteria above is $100-$125k.
The entire salary range for this position is $71,500k-$154k.
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VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.
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.