VCBO Architecture (www.vcbo.com) is seeking an experienced Architect III to join our Architectural Group in our St. George, Utah office.  VCBO has a passion for excellence and a strong group of people who respect each other and enjoy working together.

VCBO Architecture is an award winning, integrated design firm with a team of over 90 professionals in two offices in Utah, doing work through the Intermountain West.  Our staff are dedicated to providing clients with functional, beautiful, sustainable and future-focused projects in Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Recreation, Civic and Justice, and Corporate Office Space. 

General Objectives and Responsibilities

Full time position with experience working on a variety of projects, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design and design development.  Experience in preparing drawings for schematic design and design development.  Experience in preparing preliminary design studies and adaptations of alternatives for review, contract documents including details, sections, elevations and schedules.  Demonstrates advanced understanding and application of design practices, theories, and methods.  Understands overall building design concepts, objectives and critical issues and applies knowledge to tasks and assignments.  Can respond to the technical implications of design decisions.  Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.  Evaluates and integrates engineering systems into the overall project. 

Technical Skills

Basic computer and internet skills required.  Experience in Revit, Sketchup and Rhino, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Knowledge and/or understanding of project management software.

Experience

Bachelors of Architecture or Masters of Architecture required.  7-10 years experience in architecture.  Licensed Architect (desired, but not required), Strong knowledge of Autodesk Revit Architecture, SketchUp, LEED AP (desired, but not required).  Experience managing others along with excellent verbal and communication skills, self motivated, flexible to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development.  Experience in compiling data, performing elementary design computations, performs area calculations according to specified standards.  Knowledge of building codes.  Able to successfully complete the permitting process with aid and supervision of a Team Leader.  Knowledge of addenda and construction change directive procedures.  The ability to review and respond to submittal and RFI documentation with sufficient knowledge and understanding of the project and industry.

 VCBO offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including education and registration reimbursement.