Project Architect - Mission Critical

Job DescriptionJob Description This position can be worked from any geographical location. ABOUT HEDWe are a team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening to (and learning from) each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share. PRIMARY FUNCTIONThe Mission Critical sector is seeking an experienced architect to join a well-established and growing integrated team of architects and engineers responsible for delivering innovative, responsive, sustainable, and well executed data center buildings to a diverse group of US based and international clients. Data Center projects cover a diverse scope of work including, site entitlement design and approvals, campus planning, programming, building design and technical and sustainable research. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on Data Center projects. Candidates who have experience with complex technical and integrated building projects are also encouraged to apply. Selected candidates are expected to lead and engage with a diverse project team that includes the client, developers, local authorities, architects, and engineers. Strong communication skills both verbally and graphically are needed to effectively oversee project team milestone deliverables while maintaining alignment with agreed contractual and financial project performance objectives. The Project Architect role demands a talented professional who is looking to engage with the HED Mission Critical team as a hands-on leader of project team members.TYPICAL DUTIESResponsible for site and master planning development working with client and civil engineering teams as part of site entitlements and building design approvals process.Responsible for building system concepts and documentation processes from schematics through construction administration phasesAbility to engage during project pursuits to support the Project Manager and Principal in Charge in the development of scope and feeFunction as team leader on large, complex, and integrated architecture and engineering projectsClient facing, comfortable working directly with sophisticated client teams that have a diverse group of stakeholdersResponsible for overseeing and directing project team membersPrepare and monitor discipline work plansPrepare and document code research for a projectConduct material and product research as required for project developmentDevelop/edit project specifications in RIB SpecLinkSign and seal documentation prepared under the candidate's direct supervisionAttend project meetings as necessaryDocument interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administrationMonitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team conceptPerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or SectorSKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree and licensure requiredLEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient designMinimum eight years’ experience in the A/E industry and four years of Mission Critical experience requiredExtensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertiseA comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplinesGood written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skillsPossess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignmentsProficient in RevitWillingness and ability to work with remote team members using video conferencing and other toolsVery detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexibleAbility to work well with others under deadline situationsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSCapable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetingsAbility to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposesAbility to use equipment for communication and documentation purposesVisual acuity to perform responsibilitiesIn compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.#LI-RS1