DESCRIPTION
The Project Architect is an integral component of our Architecture/Engineering Practice. We are looking for a recently-licensed architect who is enthusiastic and motivated with responsibilities including design and documentation for a broad range of project types. With an ongoing focus on growing Federal, Department of Defense, and International project opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Healthcare, Commercial, Transit, and Aviation, the Project Architect will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative design teams with architects, interior designers, site/civil engineers, and building systems engineers. You must demonstrate creative problem-solving, organizational skills, strong production management capabilities, and a good understanding of construction documents and constructability.
- Engages in and directs activities associated with planning, design, and construction documents including code analysis documents, studies, reports, sketches, schematic drawings, renderings, specifications, final contract documents, and as-built drawings
- Along with the Project Manager and other design professionals, communicates with clients to establish project scope of work, building program needs, design fees, project schedule and budgets
- Performs architectural design of projects from conceptual stage to construction documentation
- Applies industry knowledge of architectural customs, building codes, practices and procedures to solve design challenges
- Assists clients with predesign activities and programming
- Develops conceptual design including presentation materials in short timeframe to assist contractor with pricing procurement during proposal stages
- Leads coordination efforts of all engaged engineering disciplines
- Utilized integrated approach to building design with focus on sustainable solutions
- Manages production team to develop scale drawings, specifications and other contract documents for building construction
- Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with issued for construction documents
- Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment
- Performs Quality Control Reviews
- Maintains working knowledge of current industry software including Revit and BIM
- Potential for continental and international travel
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture; Master’s Degree in Architecture is desirable
- Registered Architect (R.A.)
- Minimum 4-7 years of related experience
- LEED AP BD+C is preferred
- Organized and confident; design talent, graphic presentation and effective visual/verbal communication skills are essential; proficient understanding of interrelationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors
- Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential
- Strong attitude towards personal and professional development as well as teamwork
- Demonstrated proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM)/Autodesk Revit Architecture and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) computer skills
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $72,640 - $151,334. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
