Architect

A6 SCIENTIFIC CORP

Long Beach, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe FreeHand, Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Building Codes, Building Systems, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Drawings, Contract Requirements, Customer Support/Service, Document Archiving, Documentation, Ergonomics, Federal Contracts, File Maintenance, Fire Alarm, Fire Safety, Government, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Identify Issues, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified, Life Safety Systems, Logistics, Materials Management, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), OSHA, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Management Certification, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Record Keeping, Safety Codes, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Support Documentation, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Long Beach, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
About A6 Scientific Corp.


A6 Scientific Corp. is a federal contractor providing professional and technical support services to government clients. We are hiring an Architect to support a federal healthcare client in Long Beach, CA.


Position Overview


A6 Scientific Corp. is seeking an experienced Architect to support facility documentation, site investigations, drawing management, and project coordination in a federal healthcare environment.


This role is best for someone who is strong in field verification, drawing review, AutoCAD/Revit documentation, and coordination across project stakeholders. The Architect will help document existing campus buildings and utilities, support project planning, maintain drawing records, and identify issues in the built environment that affect future design and construction work.


This is a meaningful opportunity to support healthcare facility projects that directly serve Veterans.


Key Responsibilities


  • Conduct site investigations to document existing campus buildings, utilities, and infrastructure
  • Prepare and maintain detailed AutoCAD and Revit drawings, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, and related documentation
  • Review architectural plans and compare drawings to field conditions
  • Identify incomplete or inaccurate information and help recommend solutions
  • Update drawing files to reflect moves, minor construction, and changes in space use
  • Maintain organized drawing files, project binders, and documentation records
  • Support documentation of archive and original building drawings for the medical center
  • Create schedules, attend project meetings, and support project tracking
  • Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders including engineering, logistics, contracting, EMS, OI&T, material management, and end users
  • Support projects involving renovations, interior improvements, utilities, roads, drainage, and related campus improvements
Minimum Qualifications


Candidates should have:


  • Minimum 5 years of architectural experience
  • Minimum 2 years of site investigation experience
  • Experience in commercial, institutional, or healthcare environments
  • Ability to perform field investigations and identify differences between drawings and existing conditions
  • Ability to review and interpret construction drawings and specifications across multiple disciplines
Required Skills


  • Strong knowledge of healthcare design
  • Understanding of fire codes, life safety codes, building codes, barrier-free design, building systems, ergonomics, safety criteria, and maintenance concepts
  • Knowledge of building systems used in commercial and healthcare construction, including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm/fire protection, and telecommunications coordination
  • Minimum 2 years of AutoCAD experience
  • Minimum 2 years of Revit experience
  • Minimum 2 years of Microsoft Office Suite experience, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Skilled in freehand drawing and drawing to scale during job site measurements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work professionally with contractors, management officials, vendors, Contracting Officers, and Long Beach staff
  • Ability to meet deadlines and maintain organized documentation
Preferred Qualifications


  • Healthcare or hospital project experience
  • Federal or VA project experience
  • Familiarity with ABAAS, VA Barrier Free Design Guide, VA Technical Information Library (TIL), ICC, OSHA, IFC, and life safety requirements
  • NCARB, project management certification, evidence-based design accreditation/certification, or LEED
  • Experience with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams
Work Schedule and Work Environment


  • Full-time
  • On-site in Long Beach, California
  • Standard schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Overtime may be needed based on project needs and client approval
  • This role is in a federal healthcare facility environment
  • No remote or hybrid work
Important Requirements


To meet contract requirements, candidates must be able to:


  • Work fully on-site in Long Beach, CA
  • Pass required background screening before starting work
  • Complete required onboarding steps for access to a VA facility
  • Follow client site policies, badge requirements, privacy rules, safety rules, and professional workplace standards
  • Wear required PPE when needed for site work
  • Work professionally in a structured federal client environment
Benefits


  • 11 paid federal holidays per year
  • 80 hours combined accrued PTO and sick time
  • Wellbeing allowance

About the Company

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A6 SCIENTIFIC CORP