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VESTAL Corporation is seeking an experienced ARCHITECT to join our growing team of outstanding professionals. Lead/Sr. Architect duties include managing client relationships, leading teams of architects, planning, designing, and observing construction of building structures and facilities.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities:

• Strong creativity and visualization skills,
• Design enthusiasm while technically motivated and energized by problem-solving,
• Architectural programming, space planning, blocking, and stacking expertise.
• Graduate of an NAAB accredited program; Bachelor of Architecture minimum degree,
• NCARB Architectural registration in the State of Missouri or Illinois,
• Large project / industrial experience is very desirable,
• Expertise in Autodesk REVIT 2020 Architecture, AutoCAD software preferred,
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards,
• Experience with BlueBeam Revu, and Revizto programs,
• Construction cost estimating skill set utilizing WinEst is a plus,
• Experience with MS Office Suite of software – particularly Teams, Word, Excel, and Power Point,
• Ability to travel 25%,

Professional demeanor, excellent teamwork ability, and excellent written, graphic, and verbal communication skills are all prerequisite 

Typical responsibilities include:

• Analyze and develop solutions in response to project objectives, program requirements, and budget of a project interactively with design team and clients,
• Participate in various predesign services, such as feasibility studies, site selection analyses, cost analyses, and design requirements documentation,
• Develop schematic, design development and final construction documents that show the building’s appearance and details for its construction,
• Develop project specifications as required,
• Research state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances, including the ADA,
• Generate solutions which respond to client’s environmental and sustainability goals,
• Periodically visit building sites to ensure that contractors follow the design intent, use the specified materials, and meet work quality standards,
• Collaborate with Team Leader, Project Manager, Project Architect, and various engineering disciplines to develop creative, elegant, and efficient solutions.