Construction Observer
(Illinois and Ohio Studios)
Legat Architects is searching for a Construction Observer with 10 or more years of relevant experience for our Moline, Illinois and Columbus, Ohio studios.
Your Qualities
- Thoughtful communicator and problem solver that is eager to observe, listen, learn, and teach.
- Creative collaborator with design and environmental sensitivity and sensibility that can clearly and concisely communicate ideas both verbally and graphically.
- Passionate craftsperson with a strong interest in detailing and how buildings are put together.
- Efficient, organized manager of time and resources.
- Proactive leader that inspires, emphasizes collaboration, and rigorously seeks more.
Our Expectations
- Complete work accurately, efficiently, and of a quality consistent with firm expectations, making appropriate and timely decisions.
- Understand building codes, industry standard practices, construction sequencing, and constructability, and possess the ability to resolve the impacts of these on the design, detailing, and construction of a project.
- Interact with authorities having jurisdiction during the construction phases of a project.
- Lead construction administration responsibilities on site and in office, and understand schedules and project sequencing to anticipate next steps and resolve field issues.
- Coordinate with internal project design team, consultants, client, and builder during construction phases to achieve the design intent and client’s project goals and mission while maintaining a project’s schedule and budget.
- Being a capable Revit user with a working knowledge of the the latest Building Information Modeling and clash detection tools is preferred.
- Being a licensed architect or currently on the licensure track; or having construction experience as a general contractor or builder is preferred.
General Responsibilities
- Complete weekly on-site observation for multiple projects with construction sites in various locations across central Ohio.
- Perform on-site observations of construction activities for general conformance with the project schedule and the materials, finishes, and workmanship as defined in the contract documents.
- Attend regular on-site meetings with the various project stakeholders and coordinate attendance for design consultants when required.
- Communicate and coordinate regular progress with the project team.
- Review contractor-issued submittals, requests for information, applications for payment, and other related project documentation.
- Prepare documentation necessary to address field issues and progress.
- Assist in project close-out efforts including punch lists and review of record documents.
Applications
We firmly believe in the transformative impact of design and architecture in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Apply to be a part of the Legat team by filling out our application.
Legat Architects is an equal opportunity employer offering flexible hours, a flexible benefit schedule, profit sharing, and a 401(k) plan.
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About Legat Architects
Legat Architects, Inc. is a design practice specializing in planning, architecture, and interior design with studios in Chicago, Oak Brook, Gurnee, and Moline, Illinois; Columbus, Ohio; and Iowa City, Iowa. Our work includes preK-12, higher education; healthcare, recreation/wellness, hospitality, and community-based municipal, transportation, and commercial facilities.
We believe in the transformative power of design and architecture. Our approach to design is collaborative and inclusive. We consider every challenge as a design opportunity, and we take a lifelong learner’s approach to every project. An innate sensitivity to the natural and built environment is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in architecture that inspires and elevates the individual.
