Project Designer Level I

Jan 28, 2022

LOCATION	San Francisco, CA
CONTACT	cbenson@rimarchitects.com

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

Project Designer Level I

Full Time, Exempt

Position Location: San Francisco, 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 a Project Designer Level I to join our highly collaborative and growing team at RIM’s San Francisco 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 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
In process with ARE/AXP
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; participate 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 Contractors Vaccine 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, work samples, and a completed EEO Voluntary Self Identification Form to: Chelsi Benson cbenson@rimarchitects.com

Senior Project Manager

Jan 28, 2022

LOCATION	San Francisco, CA
CONTACT	cbenson@rimarchitects.com

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

Senior Project Manager

Full Time, Exempt

Position Location: San Francisco, 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 a Senior Project Manager to join our highly collaborative and growing team at RIM’s San Francisco 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 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
Licensed in the State of California; LEED credential(s) preferred
10+ years’ experience as a licensed professional
Extensive experience in technical design/detailing-exterior building envelope systems
Preferred commercial experience: education, aviation, commercial office, residential-multifamily mixed-use, healthcare, state and local government, national defense
Experience working in Deltek a plus
Demonstrated success as a lead project manager on commercial projects
Proven effectiveness leading, mentoring and collaborating with team members
Demonstrated expertise in team leadership, delegation, and conflict resolution
Expertise in various client business models and related project types
Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation techniques
Expertise in documentation, negotiation, and contractual agreements
Extensive knowledge in building systems, detailing, local and state codes, regs, and standards
Extensive knowledge of quality design and technical solutions
Proven track record of fostering and maintaining positive client and peer relationships
Direct project experience with AutoCAD and Revit

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design Document QA/QC Reviewer for all projects in office
Provide oversight, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to less experienced team members
Assist with office management/operations/project management tasks, as assigned
Manage large projects and team and/or manage small-medium projects independently
- Accountable for overall success of budget, schedule, and resources through the preparation, development and maintenance of a project work plan
- Preparation of fee proposals and participation in fee negotiations
- Responsible for budget and schedule management during all phases of the project
- Facilitate effective internal and external communication with project team member
Participate in business development, marketing, and interviews for pursuit of new work
Utilize effective leadership skills to proactively inspire, mentor and coach team members
Contribute to advancing the firm’s quality assurance/quality control procedures and tools

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 Contractors Vaccine 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, work samples, and a completed EEO Voluntary Self Identification Form to: Chelsi Benson cbenson@rimarchitects.com

Camp Sarika at Amangiri Provides the Ultimate Glamping Experience

Aug 6, 2021

Camp Sarika at Amangiri Provides the Ultimate Glamping Experience

DATE PUBLISHED: AUG 9, 2021

Images courtesy of Camp Sarika at Amangiri

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Opened in April 2020, Camp Sarika at Amangiri is the ultimate glamping experience in the heart of the Utah canyon lands. Named after the Sanskrit word for “open space” and “sky”, the camp is set amidst 600 acres of striking desert landscape with stunning canyon rockscape and buttes. Anchored by the communal amenity building and surrounded by desert wilderness and breathtaking natural beauty, highlights include 10‐tented luxury pavilions.

RIM Architects served as Architect of Record for the amenities building in conjunction with Selldorf Architects taking the lead as the Design Architect. Canyon Equity led the development of the Tent and Commons Site.

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The Commons features its own restaurant, one main swimming pool, and a whirlpool‐‐accessible for each tent dweller. Other amenities include two spa suites with therapies inspired by traditional Navajo wellness practices. Guests can choose to escape from technology and modern stress, be physically active, and/or dine on specially prepared delicacies from the camp’s unique restaurant or at the main resort restaurant. Yoga, guided meditation, evening campfires, cultural storytelling, and desert and mountain hiking are among the activities to be offered.

Challenges and Features

Due to its remote location, access to the building site was a significant challenge throughout all phases of the project. The massing of the Commons Building is as formidable as the steep canyon walls it sits beneath. Concrete, colored to emulate the desert palette, is the dominate building material that anchors the entire camp into the secluded location. The adjacent water features and wood accents soften the building mass and intertwine with the Navajo‐themed accents found at the tent structures nearby.

Gear Up for National Parks and the Great American Outdoors Act

Aug 6, 2021

OUTDOORS & RECREATION

Gear Up for National Parks and the Great American Outdoors Act

DATE PUBLISHED: Aug 6, 2021

Eielson National Park Visitor Center, Alaska

During the pandemic year, Americans rediscovered their love of the outdoors—embracing the strong connection between wellbeing and nature. Sites like the Denali National Park and the Eielson Visitor Center anticipate the arrival of more guests than usual as parks more fully open this post-pandemic year.

The candid photo of the bear (above) enjoying the view from the Eielson Visitor Center in Denali, Alaska was a relatively common sight when the RIM crew was working there. Special precautions and regulations are in place to protect the bears and other wildlife, as well as park visitors.

Eielson National Park Visitor Center, Alaska

The landmark Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), enacted in 2020, will provide $9.5 billion over five years to fund national park programs and conservation projects across the county. The bulk of this funding, up to $6.65 billion total, will go to the National Park Services (NPS) as well as other funding sources for the Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). Today, the NPS manages more than 400 sites, and its backlog of maintenance repairs is estimated at $13 billion. While the GAOA funding will address a significant amount of deferred maintenance, it will not cover the entire backlog of park repairs.

The Associated Press called the GAOA “the most significant conservation legislation enacted in nearly half a century,” The initial funding will pay for more than 30 improvement projects at the nation’s most visited parks—those benefiting the greatest number of visitors. In future years, the funding will spread to smaller parks.

United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Sacramento Northwestern Region Visitor Center

Since 1998, RIM has completed more than 200 NPS projects as well as other Visitor Centers for the FWS. Project examples vary from well-known sites like Denali National Park Visitor Center to other unique projects for FWS such as the Tule Lake Visitors Center near the border of California and Oregon. With a portfolio that includes more than 50 national parks and national wildlife refuge centers, RIM’s park projects range from remote sites in Katmai, Alaska and Pacific Islands to more accessible locations such as Muir Woods and the Presidio at San Francisco, Mt. Rainier near Seattle, and Crater Lake in southern Oregon.

For each of these projects, RIM focused on incorporating sustainable design features. Sustainable design results in facilities with long-term benefits of resource efficiency, resiliency, and environmental protection, for current and future generations, lessening the impact on natural resources and honoring them.

Documenting an Endangered Sacred Site in Alaska

Aug 5, 2021

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Documenting an Endangered Sacred Site in Alaska

DATE PUBLISHED: AUG 5, 2021

Photo credit: Tom Pillifant of Tommy’s Dog Cinematography

In 2020-21, RIM assisted with Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation to help protect an endangered historic church on Kodiak Island in Alaska. Constructed in 1888, the Ascension of Our Lord Russian Orthodox Church is the oldest extant Russian Orthodox church in Alaska and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Karluk Church, which is attributed to Charles Smith Hursh, is beautifully designed with a prominent bell tower, pedimented Greek Revival doorway, and octagonal cupola. Originally built by a cannery for its Alaska Native workers, the wood-framed chapel sits on a high bluff, located above the Karluk River overlooking Shelikof Straight, on the west coast of Kodiak Island. The church was placed on the Alaska Association for Historic Preservation’s “Ten Most Endangered Historic Properties” in both 2020 and 2021.

Photo Credit: National Park Service, September 1, 2015

The Devastating 1978 Storm

In 1978, a storm surge altered the course of the Karluk River, forcing the village to move inland about three-quarters of a mile. Since then, the bluff the chapel sits on has severely eroded and is now about 10 feet from the edge. A variety of stakeholders are working to temporarily relocate the building away from the bluff as it continues to erode.

Documenting the Church

In 2019, RIM was contracted by the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare HABS drawings of the church. In September 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, careful arrangements were made through collaborative discussions with the Village of Karluk and the NPS to ensure RIM’s consultant, Chrystal Prism Consulting, could safely conduct a site visit to develop 3D imaging of the interior and exterior of the building, using high definition laser scanning. Chrystal Prism landed early in the morning, and completed their scanning effort in one day, resulting in minimal exposure to village residents.

The resulting cloud of scan points at a density of 1/8” is a 3-dimensional as-built of the building, which allowed RIM to generate documentation drawings using Revit CAD software. Utilizing RIM’s staff in the Anchorage, Honolulu, and San Francisco offices, the HABS drawings were generated. The HABS program is administered by the NPS, and the final drawings will be deposited in the Library of Congress. The goal is to temporarily relocate the church away from the bluff and use the HABS drawings to further stabilize and restore the church at a site further inland.

For more information on this historic preservation project, contact Bryce Klug: bklug@rimarchitects.com or visit https://rossialaska.org/project-ascension-of-our-lord-chapel/ to donate.