Database architect Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Overview

Provides efficient, effective, and timely architectural expertise to design and program management of Maxwell AFB facility projects as part of Civil Engineering Services Branch’s staff. Interfaces with the customer, engineering, and contracting management personnel as required resolving Maxwell AFB engineering services customer support issues. Accomplishes other administrative tasks as required to ensure effective contractor civil engineering services customer support to Maxwell AFB.

Responsibilities

Complies with guidance provided in Air Force Instruction 32-1023, Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction Projects, in addition to specific contractual guidance, in the accomplishment of design services. Prepares facility project designs to account for all known conditions and constraints, to allow for maximum flexibility, and to ensure adherence to all building codes, regulatory laws, and safety standards as contractually defined. Maintains full responsibility for design requirements of all projects except Military Construction (MILCON) and projects designed by other agencies in accordance with base support agreements. Provides functional and technical design reviews, coordination, and support for MILCON and projects designed and executed by others. Reviews out-sourced or sub-contracted design and engineering requirements for accuracy and completeness. Identifies and validates project design requirements with all project team members and applicable external organizations (safety, security, and the end-user to further refine and coordinate project requirements and criteria identified during project programming. Coordinates the completed design process with the end-user. Completes a thorough design analysis in conjunction with fellow contracted Engineering Services Branch professional engineers on staff, for all elements of facility projects including but not limited to electrical, mechanical civil, structural, lighting, communication, architectural, and environmental issues. Provides comprehensive conceptual design, schematic design, and design development addressing all known aspects of the work affecting functional requirements, material performance, and system selections. Prepares and maintains project design documentation that accurately tracks design sequence and rationale of design decisions, parametric cost estimates for various design phases, decisions on building materials, and other pertinent project information. Provides statement of work and cost estimates for work to be performed by the privatized electrical distribution contractor. Provides necessary construction documents (drawing, specification, cost estimates, and other required documents) using automated tools such as Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), word processing, spreadsheet, and other applicable automated systems. Works closely with USAF contracting personnel to ensure requirements supporting USAF-contracting procured construction and renovation projects are expressed accurately and comprehensively in design documents and that work is accomplished to a high-level quality. Participates in meetings as required by Engineering Branch leadership to review project design and construction issues with USAF-Contracting, contracted Construction management, and construction contractors as applicable and facilitates the solution. Participates in meetings with Asset Management as required to support the development of MAP, CAMP, and BCAMP products. May be involved as or with AMP manager and sub-AMP managers to develop requirements. Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Education / Certifications : One-year related experience may be substituted for one year of education if the degree is or’s Degree in Architecture or an associated engineering discipline in addition to certification as a Registered Architect required. Experience : Minimum 5 years' experience working commercial and institutional building design and construction. Skills : Familiarity with USAF civil engineering processes / procedures is highly y to work independently is D drafting Working Environment : Working in an open office es conducting meetings to gather requirements as well as working with Contracting personnel and Contractors to develop solutions. May be required to work other than standard work hours to ensure effective customer support. May require additional effort to handle multiple projects in a shortened timeframe to meet customer requirements.