ICON is seeking a senior architect/senior designer to join its team in Austin or Miami.

Operations and role overview

ICON is looking to add a senior architect/senior designer to the design build team. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team, you will design, evaluate and deliver world-class high-performance buildings using ICON’s technology set. As an ICONIC, you will be a leader and direct contributor to the development of entirely novel approaches to high-performance buildings and you will have the opportunity to work with your team to advance humankind’s ability to provide dignified, affordable, resilient and sustainable shelter to the world. This role can be based at ICON’s Austin, TX campus or ICON’s Miami, FL campus and will report to the VP of Building Design.

Responsibilities:

contribute to the development of ICON’s concrete 3D-printed wall system to maximize human comfort, safety, experience and sustainability
lead project teams in the development and coordination of comprehensive drawing packages across all design stages, ensuring adherence to ICON’s architectural standards, client requirements and project timelines
produce drawings and diagrams to ensure that the design intent established during concept development is maintained through subsequent phases of design and construction
develop construction documents, wall assembly drawings and building envelope details, with a focus on window and door systems, waterproofing and weatherization
develop construction diagrams to effectively communicate construction sequencing for successful integration of building envelope components and building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) in the field
collaborate with architects, engineers and building and material science departments to determine best practices for achieving effective weatherization, resilient design and high thermal performance of the printed wall system
assist in the experimentation of innovative wall profiles and configurations for future application in projects
review consultant drawings and details to ensure a successful interface between the 3D-printed walls and any non-printed element of the building
coordinate with software engineers, print technicians and construction operations to ensure successful implementation of wall construction in the field

Minimum qualifications:

eight plus years’ of experience in complex, multi-disciplinary design projects
professional degree in architecture from an accredited institution
proficiency in Revit, Rhino, Google Workspace and Adobe Creative Cloud
experience coordinating all phases of design (schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration) with all disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing)
experience producing and organizing construction documents for complex projects, with an emphasis on integrating building systems
strong experience in Construction Administration, including RFI and submittal review and other general construction-related correspondence
working knowledge of the International Residential (IRC) and Building (IBC) codes, ADA guidelines, Fair Housing Act (FHA), principles of concrete design and construction, construction specifications and test methods and standards associated with the testing of building envelope systems (AAMA/ASTM)
desire to work with a highly collaborative team, on a quickly evolving product and in a fast-paced environment
proactive problem-solving skills, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
interest in sustainable design, curiosity for novel architectural technologies and desire to perfect the craft of construction

Preferred skills and experience:

licensure not required, we support candidates pursuing certification
familiarity with parametric and computational design tools (e.g. Grasshopper, Dynamo) to explore and optimize complex forms, workflows or performance outcomes
demonstrated experience in research and development environments, particularly contributing to prototype testing, materials research or novel building systems
ability to develop and manage BIM standards and digital workflows for interdisciplinary collaboration and construction documentation
experience collaborating with or managing external consultants, including structural engineers, sustainability experts and testing labs
experience leading and delivering projects that integrate emerging construction technologies, such as 3D printing, robotics, prefab or modular construction
familiarity with code compliance testing protocols, ICC-ES reports or material certification processes
demonstrated ability to operate independently and effectively in fast-paced, iterative design-build environments
passion for designing for social impact, including housing innovation, affordability and climate resilienc.

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