Staff ArchitectFactory Engineering, Design & Construction * Weirton, WV * Full time

Formenergy - Weirton, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Weirton, WV

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About the position

The Project Architect will lead the architectural discipline for Form Energy's first-in-kind battery factory, focusing on creating an inspiring industrial architecture that supports high-volume battery manufacturing. This role involves overseeing the architectural master plan, managing consultants, and ensuring quality and compliance throughout the design and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural discipline, vision, planning, and execution for battery factories.
• Own and execute the architectural master plan of the factory, including its look, feel, and people experience.
• Act as the architect of record for licensed candidates on certain projects.
• Manage internal and external architectural and engineering consultants, driving their scoping, design reviews, deliverables, and integration with other engineering disciplines.
• Develop architectural design packages for permitting and construction.
• Ensure project quality, standards, specifications, drawing deliverables, code planning, and life safety designs.
• Drive coordination among engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, construction, and facilities stakeholders to understand end user needs and deliver results that meet collective needs.
• Assist with the development of Scope of Work, Basis of Design, Scheduling, and Estimating documents.
• Participate in field construction support and quality control activities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of architectural experience in large commercial and industrial projects (e.g., manufacturing, data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• Licensed architect, or ability to receive it.
• Experience in all phases: Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Experience in life safety code and plans in industrial applications.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit.
• Exceptional drive, sense of ownership, and resourcefulness.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies