Senior Architect Industrial Facilities

We are seeking an experienced Architect to support the planning, design, and execution of industrial and technical facility projects. This is a 6-month contract assignment supporting a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.

The Architect will contribute to facility design projects that may include industrial manufacturing, chemical/process facilities, laboratories, life sciences, operations buildings, maintenance facilities, renovations, expansions, and other capital projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs, layouts, and construction documents for industrial and technical facilities.
• Establish design criteria based on project scope, client requirements, applicable building codes, and industry standards.
• Develop conceptual layouts and evaluate design alternatives to determine practical and efficient solutions.
• Coordinate architectural designs and deliverables with engineering disciplines and project teams.
• Review building plans and site designs for code compliance, life safety, accessibility, constructability, and design quality.
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, design packages, reports, and other project documentation.
• Support facility planning and integration of architectural requirements with structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and other building systems.
• Participate in client and project team meetings and communicate design recommendations.
• Assist with project schedules, deliverables, scope changes, and quality control.
• Utilize Revit and BIM-based workflows to develop and coordinate architectural designs.
• Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an NAAB-accredited university.
• 10+ years of architectural experience preferred.
• Registered Architect and/or NCARB certification strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, commercial, laboratory, life sciences, chemical processing, petrochemical, or similar technical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and architectural design practices.
• Experience developing conceptual studies, design packages, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with Revit and BIM-based design workflows.
• Experience coordinating architectural deliverables across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong understanding of facility planning and building systems integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.