Architect

Charleston, South Carolina, United States BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions. About Charleston Our Charleston office serves as BRPH’s southeastern gateway to the growing markets of Charleston, the surrounding region, and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team delivers architecture, engineering, interior design, and construction services across a broad range of markets: aerospace and defense, manufacturing, commercial/industrial, education, aviation, and mission‑critical facilities. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and technical rigor. Summary BRPH is looking for a Project Manager to support our Manufacturing & Industrial market sector in our Charleston, South Carolina office. The ideal candidate will perform design and assist with other tasks of architectural projects. Responsibilities Performs assignments utilizing professional architectural work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related architectural tasks. Assignments require sound independent judgement and application of a non‑routine, complex nature, under the supervision of the Director. Applies diversified knowledge of architectural principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on architectural problems and methods and represents the company to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work. Prepares project‑specific construction specifications and construction administration. Prepares reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates and permits for projects. Understanding of construction techniques and constructability. Works with CADD drafting to produce designs into routine final drawings. Researches code issues, presents interpretation, and applies them in daily work. Performs Life Safety and Code Analysis and prepares Life Safety Plans. Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawing review, attend construction site meetings, review RFIs, prepare ASIs, PRs, prepare status reports as per the contract documents. Assists in supervising, coordinating and checking the work, as well as instructing, leading and mentoring junior staff to eliminate documentation errors. Checks own work and work prepared by drafters, designers and other architects. Coordinates all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications. Assists in preparing design budgets, marketing proposals and cost estimates. Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects. Promotes communication, cooperation and quality among staff. Provides coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings and specifications. Responsible for job‑specific standards, practices and quality as defined in BRPH Quality Standards and Discipline Director’s initiatives. Develops proposals and agreements for assigned projects within the department. Prepares forecast of workload and resources for assigned projects and/or department. Prepares and monitors project budgets in collaboration with PM. Responsible for meeting project schedules, timely completion and quality of assigned projects. Licensed professional. May serve as a project manager or project architect on assigned projects. Active in professional trade organizations. Skills and Tools Microsoft Windows, Excel, Project, Newforma, Blue Beam and Word. AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks or BIM 360. Knowledge of latest computer software for architectural renderings and building energy analysis. Basic knowledge of sustainable/green strategies. Basic knowledge of different contractual delivery methods. Professional presentation of the firm in a professional manner. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited four‑year college or university. Eight years of experience in architecture. Passed the exam and be certified as a Registered Architect. Technically competent to sign and seal construction. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Certifications Certificate of Licensed Registered Architect. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and perform semi‑sedentary work. Manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, typing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity. Navigate and move around the construction site, including walking, climbing ladders, and standing for extended periods on uneven surfaces. Operate motor vehicles. Ability to stand and sit for periods longer than 30 minutes but not to exceed two hours consecutively. Maintain concentration under stressful situations or short deadlines. Print and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols that are legible and understood by others. Learn complex tasks and remember how to complete tasks without assistance once trained. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EOE, including Disability/Vets As set forth in BRPH’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr