WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 4,900 employees across nearly 90 office locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

 

INTEGRATED DESIGN and ADVISORY 

The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical is one of the business verticals at Michael Baker International with more than 850 professional located across the country. Established as a national professional and consulting services delivery platform, we unite architecture and engineering design expertise with strategic advisory services to deliver holistic and innovative solutions that address the business and project objectives of our clients. We serve clients across various sectors, including industrial, defense contractors, data centers, aerospace, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, aviation, rail and transit, and the federal government.

Integrated Design leverages the early involvement of all project stakeholders and key disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and fire protection (MEP+S+FP) engineering, as well as architecture and planning. Our Advisory capabilities include providing solutions across the project life cycle along with resilience services. This offering showcases the firm’s expertise in areas such as strategic consulting, planning, cybersecurity, building controls, cost management, commissioning, program management, construction support, building information modeling, digital twins, emergency response, disaster recovery, operational continuity, energy resiliency and more.

Over the past 85 years, Michael Baker has built a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity as we partner with our clients to solve complex built environment and critical infrastructure challenges. We have achieved success as a company by employing a solutions-oriented mindset and continually evolving our capabilities to best serve our clients. The Integrated Design and Advisory business vertical supports our long-term growth strategy, enhanced capabilities and unique areas of expertise that focus on high performance buildings, intelligent systems and critical infrastructure. We are focused on a holistic approach, informed decision-making and innovative solutions for our clients. This supports our goal to aggressively pursue, win and execute large, complex projects for government and private sector clients, as well as expand into new markets.

Project Architect Job Requisition

Michael Baker International seeks a dynamic and skilled Project Architect to join our multi-disciplinary Architecture/Engineering Practice, focusing on a diverse portfolio of Federal and infrastructure-driven projects. This role is pivotal in delivering innovative design and documentation for a robust mix of Infrastructure architecture projects, including large and small Airport facilities, Department of Transportation facilities, Pedestrian Bridges, and Rail Transit facilities. Additionally, the role encompasses Federal Department of Defense and Federal Civilian facility projects, State, County, and Municipal facility projects, alongside market-driven opportunities in Commercial and Institutional work.

The Project Architect will collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams, including architects, interior designers, site/civil engineers, and building systems engineers, to deliver high-quality, constructible designs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional creative problem-solving, organizational expertise, and advanced production management skills, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in Autodesk Revit and managing drawing production processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead design and documentation for Federal, Infrastructure, State, County, and Municipal projects, ensuring seamless integration of architectural elements. Manage drawing production processes using Autodesk Revit, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in deliverables. Develop detailed specifications to support project requirements and compliance. Review submittals and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent and project standards. Perform construction observation field reporting, documenting site progress and ensuring adherence to design and specifications. Lead small teams and engage directly with clients on select projects, fostering strong relationships and project success. Conduct planning, design, and construction documentation, including code analysis, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings. Collaborate with Project Managers to define functional and spatial requirements, preparing comprehensive design details, material selections, cost estimates, and construction timelines. Develop scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors, ensuring constructability and compliance. Perform Quality Control Reviews to maintain high standards across all deliverables. Maintain expertise in industry software, particularly Revit and BIM, to support project execution. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Proven experience in Infrastructure and Federal architecture projects, with specific expertise in Airport facilities, Department of Transportation facilities, Pedestrian Bridges, Rail Transit, or State/County/Municipal facilities. Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit, with demonstrated ability to manage drawing production processes. Competency in developing specifications, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and performing construction observation field reporting. Strong organizational and production management skills, with a focus on delivering construction documents. Creative problem-solving and collaborative teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent communication skills for client interactions and team leadership.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

NAAB Accredited degree in Architecture (Masters is a plus) Professional Registration as an Architect in any U.S. Jurisdiction is strongly preferred. 10+ years related experience to include some similar Infrastructure, Federal, State, County and Municipal. Demonstrated proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) Autodesk Revit Architecture, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite Experience with Autodesk BIM 360 or VMware Horizon and similar platforms Experience with graphics/rendering software to communicate ideas quickly and effectively is preferred 

 

Join our team to shape the future of infrastructure and public facilities with innovative, impactful designs!

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,844 to $161,504. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.