Project Architect

As a Project Architect on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:Understand all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.Coordinate project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.Review deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.Lead project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.Communicate with clients related to project technical matters.Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.Lead construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.Participate in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.Demonstrate strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.Mentor staffHigh-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and CertificationsProficienciesBuilding, zoning, energy and zoning codesSite analysisPreliminary design studiesContract documentsSpecificationsConstruction contract administrationProject team organization and managementConsultant coordinationConstruction techniques, system assemblies and material selectionClient communicationSoftwareAdvanced RevitConceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scriptingMicrosoft Office and 365Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRayPhysical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cuttingEnvironmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate StudioLicensure/Certifications/EducationLEED GA within 6 months of hireProfessional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future AccreditationArchitectural licenseBachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline requiredEqual Employment Opportunity StatementPerkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionPerkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. #LI-SA1QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelor or better in Architecture or related fieldEXPERIENCE8 - 10 years: ArchitectureJob SummaryRequisition Number: PROJE Job Category: ArchitectureSchedule: Full-Time