RIM Architects Voted Best Place to Work in Alaska

RIM Architects Voted Best Place to Work in Alaska

Jul 7, 2023

RIM Architects Voted Best Place to Work in Alaska

DATE PUBLISHED: July 6, 2023 

RIM Architects, LLC (RIM), a provider of world-class architectural services, announces that it has been awarded a 2023 Best of Alaska Business Award for Best Places to Work (1-250 employees). The Best of Alaska Business Awards are given out annually by the “Alaska Business Magazine” and recognizes top businesses in the state. The award is based on feedback from the business community and the readers of the “Alaska Business Magazine.”

“RIM is extremely proud to be recognized for this honor among the Alaska business community,” said Managing Principal of RIM – Alaska, Michelle Klouda, “It speaks to our efforts of creating a positive work culture.”

RIM places a high priority on staff retention. It offers benefits that employees value, such as paid time off for professional education and charitable volunteer work, as well as hybrid and remote work options. The company also emphasizes learning and team building through regular group outings, teaching sessions, internal mentorship programs, and financial support for certification training, licensure programs and regularly seeks employee feedback on improvement areas.

 “RIM was founded in Alaska in 1986 and has weathered challenging economic times, evolved with changing technologies, and has grown to include seven office locations,” said Klouda. “Our culture, success, and resiliency are in large part to our team from all of our offices who make it exciting to get up and come to work every day, take care of our clients and partners, and foster a great work environment.”

 This is the first time RIM has won the Best Places to Work award in Alaska. The company also won 2023 Best Place to Work honors in Hawai’i from the Hawaii Business Magazine. 

 To quote our founder, Larry Cash, “The best is yet to come.”

BART HQ Project Wins National Engineering News-Record Award

BART HQ Project Wins National Engineering News-Record Award

May 8, 2023

BART HQ Project Wins National Engineering News-Record Award

DATE PUBLISHED: May 8, 2023 

Engineering News-Record (ENR) has awarded the progressive design-build Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Headquarters project with the Best of the Best Projects Award in the Interior/Tenant Improvement category. Completed by RIM Architects and Turner Construction Company, this national award exemplifies the importance of developing meaningful, collaborative partnerships to achieve excellence in design and construction. The BART Headquarters project received ENR California’s 2022 Best Interior/Tenant Improvement Project Award and advanced to the national competition.
“Ten months to deliver a ten-story, 234,000-square-foot tenant improvement would have been challenging on its own, but the global pandemic was at its peak, and BART is a complex entity. Governed by a publicly elected board, BART also required a fully transparent process, including multiple presentations to the board, their labor workforce, and the general public,” said Shelah Shanks, RIM designer for the project. “The client, contractor, and design team had to quickly overcome the same struggle—mastery of a new virtual reality for communication and collaboration for a project that required meticulous scheduling, phasing, packaging, and documentation to meet the end goal. But the challenge was unifying—building a foundation of respect and then trust that streamlined interactions throughout the project.”

RIM’s design team has the capability and in-depth knowledge to provide services in interior design, space planning, as well as furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) selection, specification, and procurement. For the BART Headquarters project, our interior design team shifted the internal space from a traditional arrangement to a primarily open office configuration with strategically positioned private offices at key locations. With this new setup, BART now has a space that actively promotes collaboration and an environment that reflects its corporate goals and brand identity.

This latest award adds to the growing list of recognition for the BART Headquarters project. Last year, the project won the International Partnering Institute’s John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year Diamond Award and the Sue Dyer Innovation Award for the team’s virtual planning process. Most recently, the project achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Congratulations to the team and all this year’s ENR Best of the Best winners! See ENR’s complete list of winners here: Critical Path | Engineering News-Record (enr.com)

Architect Level I

Apr 6, 2022

LOCATION Tustin, CA
CONTACT kalban@rimarchitects.com

Qualified candidates may submit a cover letter, resume, and the EEO Voluntary Self Identification Form to email  kalban@rimarchitects.com

 

Architect, Level I

Full Time, Exempt

Position Location:  Tustin, CA

 

Have you wanted to work for a firm with a diverse group of talent in unique cultural environments?  RIM Architects has an open door for an Architect Level I to join our highly collaborative and growing team at RIM’s Tustin location.  If you meet the qualifications below, have a passion for the profession of architecture, and desire to be a collaborative, creative member of a team who consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients, we look forward to reviewing your resume package.

 

RIM has five offices strategically located in San Francisco and Tustin, California; Hawaii; Guam; and Alaska. Our ability to deliver excellent design starts with excellent people, in every department, committed to superior performance and professional growth. We like to have fun while we work, contribute to our communities, and nurture a workplace providing opportunity, inclusion, and challenge.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Authorized to work legally in the United States without restrictions.
  • Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program
  • 3+ years post graduate progressive experience in the field of architecture
  • LEED Accreditation a plus
  • Licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction
  • Positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to work and grow in team environment
  • Proactive listener
  • Time efficient self-starter; enjoys fast paced project work
  • Working knowledge of:
    • Building systems, detailing and technology
    • Applicable codes, regulations, and standards
    • Design solution development
    • Differing building types and project delivery methods
    • Programming and planning methods
  • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
  • Working knowledge with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Effective verbal and written communication and presentation techniques

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Utilizes appropriate communication techniques for positive collaboration
  • Accountable for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work assigned
  • Coordinates design details with production team; participates in document production, specifications, and construction administration as assigned
  • Responsibility for design refinement of aspects of project, including team leadership
  • Develops technical solutions in support of design intent
  • Lead responsibility for work performed on smaller projects or aspects of larger projects under the direction of a licensed architect
  • Supports Project Designer or Project Manager on developing design concepts and solutions

This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. It does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

RIM ARCHITECTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified candidates may submit their resume accompanied by a cover letter and completed Voluntary Self Identification Form to Kathy Alban at kalban@rimarchitects.com

 

 

Architect Level III

Apr 1, 2022

LOCATION Tustin, CA
CONTACT kalban@rimarchitects.com

Qualified candidates may submit their resume accompanied by a cover letter and completed Voluntary Self-Identification Form to Kathy Alban at kalban@rimarchitects.com

Architect Level III

Full Time, Exempt

Position Location: Tustin, CA

 

Have you wanted to work for a firm with a diverse group of talent in unique cultural environments?  RIM Architects has an opening for a seasoned, licensed architect to join our highly collaborative and growing team at RIM’s Tustin location. If you meet the qualifications below, have a passion for the profession of architecture, and desire to be a collaborative, creative member of a team who consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients, we look forward to reviewing your resume package.

 

RIM has five offices strategically located in San Francisco and Tustin, California; Hawaii; Guam; and Alaska. Our ability to deliver excellent design starts with excellent people, in every department, committed to superior performance and professional growth. We like to have fun while we work, contribute to our communities, and nurture a workplace providing opportunity, inclusion, and challenge.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Authorized to work legally in the United States without restrictions
    • Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program
    • 8+ years post graduate progressive experience in the field of architecture including substantial experience in developing details, planning, and design support for design development
    • LEED Accreditation a plus
    • Licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction or if applying in CA, must be licensed in CA.
    • Positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to work and grow in team environment
    • Proactive listener
    • Time efficient self-starter; enjoys fast paced project work
    • Working knowledge of:
      • Building systems, detailing, and technology
      • Applicable codes, regulations, and standards
      • Design solution development
      • Differing building types and project delivery methods
      • Programming and planning methods
    • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
    • Working knowledge with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
    • Effective verbal and written communication and presentation techniques

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Works independently on architectural design projects and coordinates project design efforts including developing creative design concepts, presentation and design drawings and details.
    • Utilizes appropriate communication techniques for positive collaboration
    • Accountable for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work assigned
    • Coordinates design details with production team; participates in document production, specifications, and construction administration as assigned
    • Responsibility for design refinement of aspects of project, including team leadership
    • Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects
    • Supports Project Designer or Project Manager on developing design concepts and solutions
    • Liaises with Project Management, other architects and consultants

    This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. It does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

     Qualified candidates may submit their resume accompanied by a cover letter and completed Voluntary Self-Identification Form to Kathy Alban at kalban@rimarchitects.com

     


     

     

    Architect Level II

    Mar 29, 2022

    LOCATION Honolulu, HI
    CONTACT rpalompo@rimarchitects.com

    Qualified candidates may submit their resume accompanied by a cover letter and completed Voluntary Self-Identification Form to Rachael Palompo at rpalompo@rimarchitects.com

    Architect Level II

    Full Time, Exempt

    Position Location: Honolulu, HI

     

    Have you wanted to work for a firm with a diverse group of talent in unique cultural environments?  RIM Architects has an open door for an Architect Level II to join our highly collaborative and growing team at RIM’s Honolulu location.  If you meet the qualifications below, have a passion for the profession of architecture, and desire to be a collaborative, creative member of a team who consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients, we look forward to reviewing your resume package.

     

    RIM has five offices strategically located in San Francisco and Tustin, California; Hawaii; Guam; and Alaska. Our ability to deliver excellent design starts with excellent people, in every department, committed to superior performance and professional growth. We like to have fun while we work, contribute to our communities, and nurture a workplace providing opportunity, inclusion, and challenge.

     

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Authorized to work legally in the United States without restrictions
    • Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program
    • 6+ years post graduate progressive experience in the field of architecture
    • LEED Accreditation a plus
    • Licensed Architect in U.S. jurisdiction
    • Positive attitude, dependability, and willingness to work and grow in a team environment
    • Proactive listener
    • Time efficient self-starter; enjoys fast paced project work
    • Working knowledge of:
      • Building systems, detailing, and technology
      • Applicable codes, regulations, and standards
      • Design solution development
      • Differing building types and project delivery methods
      • Programming and planning methods
    • Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD
    • Working knowledge with InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
    • Effective verbal and written communication and presentation techniques

     

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Utilizes appropriate communication techniques for positive collaboration
    • Accountable for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of work assigned
    • Coordinates design details with production team; participates in document production, specifications and construction administration as assigned
    • Responsibility for design refinement of aspects of project, including team leadership
    • Develops technical solutions in support of design intent
    • Lead responsibility for work performed on smaller projects or aspects of larger projects under the direction of a licensed architect
    • Supports Project Designer or Project Manager on developing design concepts and solutions

    This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. It does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

    RIM Architects is a federal contractor and subject to the Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate.

    RIM ARCHITECTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  
    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Qualified candidates may submit their resume accompanied by a cover letter and completed Voluntary Self-Identification Form to Rachael Palompo at rpalompo@rimarchitects.com