Architect

Overview

• Assists in architectural projects by performing the following duties:

Job Responsibilities

• Performs assignments utilizing professional architectural, experiences requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria of related architectural tasks. Assignments may require independent and informed judgement, under the supervision of a professional Architect. Assignments shall include more variables and be more complex in nature.
• Performs design and calculation tasks based on standard architectural techniques and procedures. Applies standard practices, architectural fundamentals, and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, and follows design through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Performs design of more complex projects and portions of designs of non-routine projects under direction of Project Architect, or other responsible staff member.
• May assist in preparing reports, specifications, plans, schedules, cost estimates and permits for projects, under the direction of Project Architect or other responsible staff member.
• Performs CAD drafting to produce designs into routine final drawings.
• Research discipline-related code issues and present interpretation.
• Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties.
• Has a general understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructability.
• Instructs and mentors junior staff in the development of contract documents.
• Perform checking of one’s own work and work prepared by and other team members.
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications.
• Assist in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and cost estimates.
• Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Promote communications, cooperation and quality among staff.
• Must be skilled in the use of:
• Microsoft Windows, Excel, Bluebeam and Word
• AutoCAD, Revit
• Knowledge of the latest computer software for architectural renderings and building energy analysis.
• Basic knowledge of sustainable/green strategies.
• Promotes and represents the firm in a professional manner.
• Responsible for job specific standards, practices and quality as defined in BRPH Quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Five years experience in architecture.
• Must be licensed or preparing to take licensing exam.