Project Architect

Job Title: Project Architect Location: Lexington, KY Job Type and Duration: Onsite, Direct Hire Pay range: $, - $ Job Summary Works under direction of the Principal-In-Charge, responsible for project design; coordinates project with design team and consultants of all phases of the project. Provides leadership and direction for day-to-day project operations, client management and administrative activities. Provides advice, guidance and direction to project team(s), and provides leadership to the office as a whole. Job Accountabilities Assists Principal-In-Charge with formulating design objectives. Plans, organizes and schedules activities to meet objectives. Develops and implements operating policies, procedures and systems to support planned operations. Ensures policies are well-documented and communicated to project personnel. Evaluates, recommends and implements procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control. Manages staff assigned to project. Coordinates project specifications and material selections. Motivates and monitors the progress of work performed by project staff. Provides Project Building Code Compliance Review. Responds to external requests for information. Plans and participates in meetings and discussion groups to promote project communication. May be required to work on multiple projects at a time. Will be required to work on a diverse amount of project types. Serves as key resource for project information and resolves problems or questions referred by internal and external sources. Establishes and maintains an active network of professional contacts. Remains informed of the status of completed and ongoing research in related areas. Actively participates in professionally sponsored meetings, seminars and symposia as a representative of the project and the company. Involvement in a professional organization is recommended. Job Qualifications Minimum Education: Degree from NCARB accredited Educational Institution (Bachelor or Masters Degree) Minimum Experience: years. Preferred Experience: years Licensure: Must be a Kentucky Licensed Architect (Or able to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire) Accreditation: LEED Accredited Preferred Ownership Eligibility: - years of consecutive service with proven ability, may be eligible for Senior Associate and/or Ownership status. Experience with Deltek CRM is preferred but not required. Competency Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason. Project Management - Develops department plans; Coordinates staff; Communicates changes and progress; manages client project activities. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and returns. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Managing Team Members - Includes staff in planning and decision-making processes; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Seeks to improve processes, products and services. Teaching/Training - Clearly explains concepts; Varies presentation style to satisfy different learning needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr