Project Architect

Project Architect Opportunity

SFS Architecture is seeking a creative and self-motivated licensed Project Architect with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our dynamic and collaborative team. The Project Architect will be directly engaged in all technical aspects of the project, lead teams and provide direct input and oversight of the production of technical documents. The ideal candidate will be technically savvy and have a stellar track record communicating with clients and delivering high-quality work, particularly with public or institutional entities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed architect with minimum 5 years of relevant experience working on complex project types for public and private clients. Relevant project types may include federal, civic, higher education, religious, recreation, commercial office, and public safety.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Bluebeam.
• Portfolio demonstrates strong technical skills and thorough and coordinated construction documentation.
• Strong collaboration and effective communication internally (with team) and externally (with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors) is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand scope of services and notify Project Manager of any request or need for changes in project scope that require additional services.
• Adhere to the project schedule and notify Project Manager immediately of any risk of deviation from project milestones.
• Lead periodic progress meetings with design teams and project teams.
• Lead coordination of design work of both in-house team members and consultants.
• Review local, state, and federal codes to determine impact to design and construction.
• Perform constructability and quality control reviews throughout the design process.
• Oversee design integration of building components and systems.
• Lead the implementation of sustainability criteria.
• Collaborate with stakeholders during design process to maintain design intent and comply with owner specifications.
• Present and solicit feedback and/or approvals from project stakeholders.
• Issue meeting minutes for all meetings involving project stakeholders.
• Understand budget parameters and lead design team to maintain design work within budget parameters by coordinating opinions of probable cost.
• Lead and coordinate the development of the project manual and specifications.
• Actively manage the internal design and technical collaboration process including scheduling charrettes, critiques, and quality control reviews.

SFS has a team-first culture that finds value in the individual spirit. We believe each member of our team brings a unique and meaningful perspective that enriches our studio. We encourage authenticity and honesty among our team members because we believe individual strengths and goals contribute to productive teams, excellent projects, and lead to a strong bond with our clients. We celebrate curiosity, diverse interests, and encourage our staff to flourish in the subjects they are drawn to. We have a fun, collaborative, and humble approach to projects that prioritize client and team needs.

SFS Architecture is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.