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To post an available position to the job board, simply send an email or Word document with the job posting (200 words maximum), title of position, years of experience required, and billing information--please include an AIA number if applicable--and e-mail to info@aiaeb.org. Questions? Call 510/464-3600.

01/31/12 Job Captain. 3-5 Years of Experience 

ID/Architecture  is a fast-growing architectural firm that specializes in interior  architectural projects has an opening for a job captain position.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a design-oriented team and to grow with our firm.  Our focus is on corporate offices, tenant improvements and health-care projects. We are looking for energetic and creative individuals with strong leadership and work ethics that would like to work in a strong, dynamic and collaborative team environment. 

We are committed to the well-being of our employees; we offer an excellent compensation package, including full medical and dental coverage, 401K  and flex-time. 

Job Captain Requirements:

• 3-5 min. years of experience in commercial projects, preferably tenant improvement and healthcare projects.
• Bachelor degree in Architecture
• be AutoCAD proficient;
• have experience in organizing and preparing contract documents packages;
• have experience in conducting field survey;
• strong knowledge of building code, ADA
• be able to work in  a fast-paced environment
• be service oriented.

Please send your resume to: jobs@idarchitecture.com.

01/24/12 Intermediate Designer. 5 Years of Experience

ARCHITECTURE/vbn is seeking an  intermediate architectural designer to join our team. Qualified candidates will be responsible for undertaking project research, compiling data, assisting with the development of project solutions, and participating in the development of final deliverables, inclusive of renderings, model, and presentations. Our work can be highly conceptual, requiring innovative and critical thinking and also the collaborative development of project implementation plans, construction documents, and detailing. Candidates must possess an appropriate level of confidence and be comfortable presenting to internal and external groups. Candidates will be involved in varied project types within our practice, inclusive of Transportation and Education.  

Our team is nimble and talented, seeking another that is willing to do whatever it takes to collaboratively achieve firm-wide and personal goals.   The ideal candidate is required to have:

·         5 years or more of professional working experience;

·         Professional degree or recognized equivalent with progress towards Architectural License;

·         LEED Accreditation;

·         Innovative thinking and strong organizational skills accompanied by the ability to work on multiple tasks in collaboration with others or independently;

·         Experience in Revit, Sketch-up, 3ds Max, Adobe Suite, and MS Office;

·         Positive attitude with a strong aptitude for learning;

·         Team player who is willing to undertake other duties, as assigned.

Additional preferred qualifications:

·         Familiarity with campus planning, master planning is highly valued;

·         Talent with advanced rendering techniques and energy modeling softwares is highly valued; and

·         Experience in design, detailing, and construction documents is highly valued;  

We strongly urge that only individuals with the requisite qualifications should apply.  

Salary is commensurate with experience level specified in this advertisement.  ARCHITECTURE/vbn offers a standard benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance.  

Please e-mail resumes to hr@vbnarch.com or mail to 560 14^th Street, Oakland, CA  94612

01/24/2012 Architectural Apprentice. 1-2 Years of Experience

MBH Architects is located in Alameda.  Our staff includes 150 people, and we are looking for an Architectural Apprentice to join our team.    Please e-mail your resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications to resumes@mbharch.com.

MBH offers a competitive pay structure and a great work environment. For more information, please visit www.mbharch.com.

Requirements:      

~ 2 – 3 years of experience
~ Bachelors of Architecture or equivalent professional experience

~ Revit and AutoCAD expertise
~ Ability to work on fast paced retail projects.

  Characteristics:        

~ Team player, people person

~ Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and personal/professional growth

~ Self-starting, highly motivated and hardworking

~ Organized with the ability to multitask  

Job Duties:

~ Assists more senior staff in various professional tasks

~ Performs general drafting tasks, such as plans, sections, elevations and details

~ Provides assistance in generating notes, legends, schedules and specifications

~ Makes corrections from redlined drawings under supervision

~ Produces prints of design and architectural drawings

~ Assist in project production from design development through construction administration

01/24/2012 Job Captain. 3-4 Years of Experience (Retail)

MBH Architects is located in Alameda.  Our staff includes 150 people, and we are looking for a Job Captain to join our team.   

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter highlighting your qualifications to resumes@mbharch.com.

MBH offers a competitive pay structure and a great work environment. For more information, please visit www.mbharch.com.

Requirements:

~ Retail experience is required!

~ Bachelors of Architecture or equivalent professional experience.

~ Licensed Architect desirable.

~ Revit and AutoCAD expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Project.

~ Ability to work on fast paced retail projects and make decisions.  

Duties:

~ Responsible for coordinating and leading the production team in developing the construction documents.

~ Assists the Project Manager with project administration from schematic through construction administration.

~ Assists the Project Manager in the coordination of the consultants’ work.

~ Ensures compliance to applicable codes and ADA requirements.

~ Prepares weekly work plan (micro-schedule) for project team members.

~ Makes recommendations to the project manager relative to personnel needs.  

Characteristics:

~ Team player, people person.

~ Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and personal/professional growth.

~ Self-starting, highly motivated and hardworking.

~ Organized, detail-oriented and thorough, with strong project documentation and time management skills.

01/19/12 Project Manager. 15+ Years of Experience

San Francisco , CA
For over two decades, MWA has been architect for major water and wastewater, power, and infrastructure projects.  We work on some of the most challenging projects in the country. We are looking for someone who is an effective manager and client service manager as well. 

Industrial & Water Technology Jobs at MWA

Water and wastewater technology is the critical utility that drives our world, and each day technology evolves rapidly. As a project manager, you will be working with architects who understand water, community outreach; and how to do both without compromise.  From labs to full campus designs, and industrial power manufacturing, our clients rely on MWA’s knowledge and skill to turn complex problems into innovative solutions.

Description and Desired Qualifications

MWA Project Manager San Francisco, CA

This challenging Project Manager position involves delivering a range of services including:  Feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, and full design including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and services during construction. Project delivery platforms include design/bid/build and design/build and our project schedules may be fast-tracked.
In addition to your architectural studio colleagues, you will be working with multi-discipline teams including environmental, civil, structural, mechanical, fire protection, I&C, electrical, IT, and other specialty engineers.

We do both internal and client participatory design charettes, or group brainstorming design workshops. The successful candidate will not only be comfortable working this way, but will be an enthusiastic supporter of the process who brings innovative ways to improve it.

The Project Manager position will also participate in business development and project pursuits, including the preparation of proposals and presentations to our clients and industry, stay abreast of technological developments, and attend technical and professional society meetings and seminars.  Thus, this PM will also act as a “client service manager” helping to develop new business as a result of being an effective manager.  This person may be an Architect with significant experience in the water, wastewater and industrial environment; or this person may be a Civil Engineer, who wants to lead a team from the perspective of an architect’s office.

Desired Qualifications

Broad- based portfolio of projects and contacts that prove management experience

Extensive experience with clients

Ability to prepare proposals including approach, cost, and schedule

Capable of assuming responsibility of essential design functions and responsibilities

Working knowledge of the IBC

Ability to resolve disputes and conflicts – internal and external

Ability to develop personal, professional relationships with the team and with clients; strive to deliver high level client satisfaction

Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred, or alternatively Revit or Microstation

Basic Qualifications

Registered Architect; or Registered Civil Engineer

BS/BA architectural degree from an accredited university

Professional certification with NCARB

Minimum 15 years architectural design experience

Proven creative problem solver

Ability to travel is important - global and domestic

Broad experience with Sustainable Design practices and systems

Broad and technical knowledge of architectural systems and construction methods

Ability to assist with business development

Degree Required
Bachelors or 4 Year Degree is a minimum, but a Masters Degree is preferred.

To Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and work samples to resumes@mwaarchitects.com. Please do not send work samples now. We will ask for those later.

12/29/11 CAD/BIM Manager. 3-5 Years of Experience

Dahlin Group Architecture Planning is an international architecture and planning firm headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, with offices in Irvine and Solana Beach, CA, and Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, China.

We have 35 years of experience building communities where we live and work, whether it’s through our residential communities, mixed-use developments, urban infill projects, office buildings, recreation facilities, or community centers. Our portfolio includes projects throughout the western and southwestern United States, China, and other international locations.  Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) for more information.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CAD/ BIM Manager will be based in our Pleasanton office and provide leadership and management of the overall CAD/BIM process primarily within our US operations but may also provide support to international operations. The successful CAD Manager will work to improve the efficiency of CAD efforts by implementing and enhancing current CAD standards, organizing the CAD and BIM environment, training and supervision of CAD and BIM users and effective communication with both internal and external clients.

Detailed responsibilities for the CAD Manager will include:

• Assist in the development, implementation, enforcement and maintenance of corporate CAD/BIM standards and standardized drawings (symbols, title blocks, borders, etc.);
• Provide technical support for all CAD/BIM applications;
• Develop standards and provide technical support for interface with CAD/BIM applications and other software utilized within the offices.
• Provide expert level production CAD/BIM support to internal project teams;
• Provide support for plotting and electronic file submissions;
• Interact on project standards coordination with clients;
• Provide training and supervision of in-house CAD/BIM users;
• Customize CAD/BIM applications as appropriate;
• Generate written technology evaluations for future software adoption;
• Interface with CAD/BIM reseller and provide budget input for all CAD technology items;
• Develop training budgets and overall scope for user training;
• Manage and maintain CAD/BIM details library/archive and retrieval for projects;
• Communicate to management regarding the implementation of new graphic technology;
• Provide leadership, strategic planning and vision to the firm in the area of CAD/BIM; and
• Assist offices with the evaluation and hiring of qualified CAD/BIM operators and designers.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The CAD/BIM Manager must have functional mastery with all aspects of the following applications:

• AutoCAD 2010 or later
• REVIT 2010 or later

And must have functional familiarity with most aspects of the following applications:

• Sketch-Up 8
• Adobe CS5 (primarily PhotoShop) or later
• Microsoft Windows Network environment

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge of drawing and editing commands, including applicable drafting techniques;
• Plotting and archiving drawing files;
• Customizing of software for internal uses;
• Ability to create and maintain established company format standards for CAD/BIM applications;
• Programming skills - VBA (Visual LISP or .NET Basic for Applications – desired but not required;
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant progressively responsible positions;
• 4 year degree preferred in related discipline;
• 3- 5 years experience with CAD in a professional services environment, preferably in an A/E firm;
• 1-3 years of BIM experience (REVIT preferred);
• Quality and customer service focus;
• Dynamic self-starter and ability to lead a team of professionals;
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation/training skills a must;
• Autodesk Certification a plus; and
• Mandarin language skills a plus.

Dahlin Group offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes medical, dental, disability, and life insurances. We also offer a flexible work schedule, participation in professional organizations, and more. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Do not respond if you do not meet the minimum requirements described above. 

A qualified and interested candidate should submit his or her resume and cover letter as a single document in either PDF or Word format by email with CAD Manager in the subject line to jobs@dahlingroup.com.  Inquiries that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

Local candidates only. Please no calls.