Project Architect

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Energy - Project Architect

Syracuse, USA-NY

Charlotte, USA NC

Full-time

We invite you to bring your experience and skills into play as you contribute to the innovative building solutions, we offer our clients. To succeed in this role, you must have a Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Architecture with experience in building design and construction administration, a strong interest in sustainability and pursuing a career as an architect. Are you our new Architectural Designer? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Structural and Architectural department

As our new Architectural Designer, you will be part of a highly skilled and experienced team of building design professionals who execute interesting and diverse projects in the municipal, industrial, institutional and commercial sectors. Our team is at the forefront of helping clients achieve their built environment goals emphasizing sustainability concepts. You will have opportunities to collaborate with design and construction professionals in all the Ramboll business units and organizations in the Americas and globally including Environment & Health, Water, and Advanced Manufacturing.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Manage assigned project workloads for self and other architects assigned to projects.
• Interface with all levels of staff, clients and subcontractors.
• Accountable to your direct Resource Manager and multiple Project Managers.
• Fiscally responsible for project performance objectives under your control.
• Business development, preparation of scope of work, budget fees and schedules to complete work.
• Function as BIM/ CAD Coordinator on various projects if assigned.
• Determines project requirements and develop production documents to meet those requirements.
• Complete production drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Evaluates needs for design changes and makes appropriate recommendations to project manager.
• Consults with construction personnel concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing, and scheduling of construction activities.
• Undertakes research, investigation, writing and editing of reports on the findings
• Prepare reports supporting design efforts.
• Project coordination with internal and external client contact

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and 3+ years of relevant experience; or
• Associates Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology and 5+ years of relevant experience;
• Thorough knowledge within architectural core competencies such as: programming; schematic design; code research; design development; construction document development; specifications & materials research; document checking & coordination, building systems coordination, building cost analysis and construction phase procedure.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Architectural Desktop required
• Experience in Design-Build project delivery.
• Experience with Architectural Code Review write-ups and development of Life Safety Plans.
• Experience related to hazardous material storage and use areas located inside and outside of a building, preferred.
• Willingness to grow and learn new market sectors and areas where you lack experience.
• Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: confident communicator with colleagues and clients, ability to interact directly with clients, work independently with direction and support from senior staff, actively participate in team development and individual professional growth, and strong report writing skills.

Welcome to our Structural and Architectural department

Ramboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 16,500 experts in 35 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain, we plan, design and implement building solutions all over the world.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

We recognize that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.