Architect, Planning and Analysis

Spicer Group seeks a highly talented Architect III to lead and grow its Development & Buildings Service Line across all offices, serving as a senior project architect/project manager and subject matter expert who supports senior architects and practice area lead in business development and workload planning. The role guides projects from programming through construction, develops designs and construction documents, and prepares drawings, specifications, reports, and milestone reviews while aligning designs to client budgets. It also manages project budgets, invoicing, and performance metrics, coordinates with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, ensures code and standard compliance with sustainable design principles, and conducts feasibility and environmental tasks as needed, including site visits to monitor progress and quality. Additionally, the Architect III builds client relationships, supports proposals and promotions, and mentors junior staff.

Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. We are committed to providing our teams with technical support throughout these offices to continually build upon our success year after year. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Support senior architect and practice lead with the management and development of Spicer Group’s Development and Buildings Business Unit

Shall serve as subject matter expert (SME) and co-developer with senior staff for the development and growth of Spicer Group’s architectural department

Collaborate with senior architect and practice lead to develop and achieve AMEP group workload and utilization metrics

Support senior architect to delegate work to architectural and engineering technical staff

Capable of leading and managing a parallel operating architectural and engineering production structure

Oversee AMEP group project deliverables ensuring high-quality execution and adherence to deadlines and budgets

Initiate new projects, draft proposals, collaborate with existing and prospective clients, and supervise projects from the programming phase through construction project completion

Serve as architectural project manager and manage clients, projects, and staff

Develop client relationships and new project leads and participate in company promotional activities

Establish and manage project budgets, review invoices, and monitor project metrics

Conduct design reviews at project milestones and meet with key stakeholders during those reviews to gather their input

Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements and timelines are met

Provide specialized technical assistance in connection with particular building types, components, materials, elements, or building codes

Develop architectural designs from conceptual stages through to detailed construction documents

Help senior staff to oversee and delegate work to architectural and engineering staff

Adhere to project schedules and provide high-level design oversight and production

Prepare Preliminary Opinion of Cost (POC) documents throughout the design process for client review and adjust designs to fit the client’s budget as needed

Develop construction specifications and contract documents for bidding

Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, regulations, and standards

Integrate sustainable design principles into architectural projects to promote energy efficiency and environmental responsibility

Produce feasibility and/or environmental impact studies, assist in site selection by reviewing ordinances, evaluating environmental impact, and where applicable, social impact

Conduct site visits to monitor the progress of construction and ensure the quality of workmanship and materials

Occasional travel and attendance at evening meetings may be required. Completed Bachelor degree or Master degree in architecture

Fully capable of efficient code and guideline analysis (NFPA, MBC, MRCEB in conjunction with MMC, MPC, and NEC) and correct implementation of codes for architectural production

Skilled in architectural design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp)

Jointly leads the development and implementation of Revit

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe creative suite, Lumion, and Blue Beam Revue

Ability to think critically and provide creative solutions to complex design challenges

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

10+ years of proven architectural project manager experience within an architectural firm environment

residential, commercial, healthcare) preferred

Familiarity with building information modeling (BIM) technology preferred

For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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