Careers at Klai Juba Wald

We are currently hiring for the following positions below.  Please send resumes to mail@klaijuba.com

We are looking for a Project Architect with experience in producing architectural drawings focusing on Hospitality and mixed-use projects. The Project Architect will manage the day to day production of multiple projects and team operations.

 Candidates must have excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills and possess a strong desire to excel and lead in a fast paced, challenging and client-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advertisement within an award winning architectural firm.

Job Responsibilities:

• Document code review and compliance.
• Communicate and coordinate with management, clients, consultants, and contractors related to daily business operations.
• Ensure accurate preparation of project construction documents and communications with and coordination of the preparation  of documents with consultants, contractors, and team members.
• Visits with officials and clients as necessary.
• Review shop drawings, project submittals, etc. for document compliance.
• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle, and prioritize multiple projects and adjust work accordingly, often against tight deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Architecture or in an related field (construction or engineering).
• 5 Years of professional experience in Hospitality and mixed use or similar architectural projects required.
• Professional Architectural license preferred.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point and other software programs.
• Ability to use AutoCad, Bluebeam and Revit.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations and vendors.
• Ability to follow-up in a timely manner.
• Positive attitude and driven to succeed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NCARB certification would be a plus

 

 KJW A+I is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team of professionals in our Las Vegas office.  The Project Manager will manage the day to day production of Hospitality/mixed use projects to meet deadlines accurately.  The position will report to the Principals directly in charge and manage a team of senior and junior designers and production staff.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple projects and provide team leadership .
• Oversee the design of high-end hospitality projects.
• Manage communication with multiple clients on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing to ensure job success.
• Review and produce documentation, detailed instruction, drawings, and specifications.
• Interact with Accounting department to ensure billing milestones are met.
• Adheres to building codes and ADA compliance throughout project life cycle.
• Domestic travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture.
• Professional license in Architecture desirable.
• 5+ yeas of work experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing others.
• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Revit and SketchUp experience is desirable.
• Prior experience responding to submittals and requests for information (RFI’s).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm and with the clients.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong organization, planning and prioritization skills.

 

KJW A+I is currently seeking qualified individuals to join our Production Teams in our Las Vegas, NV office. Duties will include accurately preparing project construction documents, communicating with and coordinating the preparation of documents with consultants, contractors, team members, reviewing shop drawings, project submittals, etc. for document compliance, documenting compliance, documenting code review and compliance; communicating and coordinating with management, clients, consultants and contractors related to daily business operation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately preparing project construction documents.
• Coordinating the preparation of documents.
• Reviewing shop drawings and project submittals for document compliance.
• Processing RFI’s and submittals using NewForma software.
• Managing physical samples.
• Filing documents.
• Interfacing directly with the consultants, contractors, team members and architects.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or in a related field (construction or engineering) is preferred.
• Proficient skills with AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to follow-up in a timely manner.
• Excellent clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude and driven to succeed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of professional work experience.

 

We are currently seeking Job Captains to join our KJW A+I team in our Las Vegas, NV office. Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees one or more projects from beginning to end, during the construction document phase.
• Oversees support staff on architectural specifications to ensure work is executed accurately, coordinated in a timely manner and utilizes resources effectively.
• Develop and establish the technical building details for the project including plans, sections, elevations, plan/section details, and schedules (wall/ceiling/roof types etc.) to meet the design intent.
• Accurately prepare and coordinate project construction document details and schedules using AutoCAD/Revit software
• Prepare and create plans that adhere to established office standards.
• Assist and provide input on code research.
• Review shop drawings and project submittals for document compliance.
• Process RFI’s and submittals using NewForma software.
• Manage and source materials/samples.
• Interface directly with the consultants, contractors, team members and architects.

Basic Qualifications:

         • A minimum of 3+ years of professional experience in architecture required.
         • Proficient with Bluebeam, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other software programs.
         • Proven skills with AutoCAD and Photoshop.
         • Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
         • Ability to follow-up in a timely manner.
         • Excellent clear and concise written and verbal communication.
         • Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team environment.
         • Positive attitude drive to succeed.

We are looking for talented and experienced Interior Designers/FF&E with Revit Experience to join our award winning architectural and interior design firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within a firm that is passionate to engage employees in unique career experiences.

The Interior Designer must have excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills and be eager to participate in client focused, fast paced Hospitality design projects.   

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Able to collaborate in a team format with other project architectural designers, interior designers to create inspired interiors.
  • Works closely with Principals and Interior Design Director, to develop schematic FF&E/Concept designs that relate to the clients established project criteria, schedule, and budget.
  • Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layouts, and color coordination
  • Outstanding graphic presentation and strong organizational skills
  • Participates in presentations and ensures format is compatible with office standards
  • Knowledge of interior budgets with relation to material selections; working within budget limits
  • Proven experience in FF&E design development and interior specification documentation.
  • Directs and reviews design plans for content and accuracy, ensures that they are fully coordinated with project team drawings and the work of consultants and architects
  • Assists the project team in the development of all phases of the design to maintain continuity of design intent through construction documentation and contract administration
  • Assists in the development of FF&E budgets
  • Review samples, strike-offs, etc. for compliance with specifications and design intent; serving as principal contact with purchasing agent
  • Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
  • Coordinates FF&E installation with all parties involved
  • Mentor and lead Assistant Designers within the project teams
  • Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects to adjust work accordingly, sometimes against tight deadlines.

 

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in interior design or Interior Architecture
  • 4-6 years of professional experience in Hospitality and mixed-use or similar interior design projects required.
  • NCIDQ Certified (preferred)
  • Revit experience (preferred)
  • Proven proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Power Point, InDesign, Bluebeam, and other software programs.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to interact with senior management, external client organizations and vendors
  • Ability to follow-up in a timely manner.
  • Positive attitude and driven to succeed.

We are looking for talented and experienced Interior  Revit Designer to join our award winning architectural and interior design firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within a firm that is passionate to engage employees in unique career experiences.

The Interior Designer must have excellent graphic, written and verbal communication skills and be eager to participate in client focused, fast paced Hospitality design projects.   

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in development of presentation and project concepts
  • Assemble and maintain all drawing documentation/issues
  • Communicate and collaborate with internal project team designers, as well as clients, consultants, and contractors
  • Respond to RFIs & Submittals (CA responsibility)
  • Conduct site visits and writes field/punch reports (out of town travel may be required.

Key Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in interior design or Interior Architecture
  • 4-6 years of professional experience in Hospitality and mixed-use or similar interior design projects required.
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures specific to Interior Design
  • Familiar with programming, space planning, and detailing specific to Interior Design
  • Ability to review shop drawings
  • Creativity in the development of hospitality design related interiors
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Word, Excel, Acrobat, InDesign and graphic design programs such as Power Point, Photoshop, or similar
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with others

Note:  This job description is not an inclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the Company.