Full Time Project Architect

Full-time

Position: Project Architect

Reports to: Studio Partner

The Project Architect is responsible for the production and coordination of a complete and thorough set of detailed construction documents. The Project Architect may serve as sole designer on small projects or work in a team under the direction of a Project Manager or Senior Project Architect on a larger project. The Project Architect will provide guidance and direction to Project Specialists, Architects and Interns assigned to project teams. The Project Architect has the opportunity to take on a leadership role in the firm.

We deliver exceptional service and responsiveness to our clients, communities, and colleagues, consistently striving to enhance our expertise.

Provide leadership to staff assigned to project team including management of staff assignments; Oversee daily staff compliance with office standards and procedures

• Prepare project presentations and participate in and/or lead public, board, and client presentations
• Independently, or in conjunction with Project Manager, consult with client to determine requirements of the project, develop studies or reports, and propose solutions
• Lead project design efforts within a collaborative team structure
• Contribute to the development of design concepts for design projects of all types and scales

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Ensure project budgets, schedules, and deadlines are met and communicated to the client
• Review coordination of consultant work into project design documents
• Coordinate, prepare agendas, and lead project design meetings
• Maintain communication of project status and staffing needs to team leadership
• Attend construction meetings, observe construction status, and issue field reports

Oversee and direct research on products, codes, and ordinances to determine compliance and make recommendations and implement with project team

• Lead and conduct periodic on-site observation of the work during construction to monitor conformance with the construction documents
• Review all appropriate codes and implement on projects
• Utilize freehand sketching, computer, and graphic resources to effectively and efficiently analyze and convey design concepts or solutions
• Redline, review, and ensure quality of documentation at all phases of design
• Oversee the team's use of the PRA Working Drawing Checklist while mentoring less experienced team members
• Apply knowledge of alternative construction materials and assemblies, as well as sustainable technology to project design documents
• Edit Specifications for issuance with the contract documents

- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Maintain relationship with the client after project completion and provide follow-up as needed
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• Ability to Travel between the Office and Client/Job Sites. Advanced Proficiency in Revit, BIM software, Photoshop
• Understanding of Building code applications and ability to perform code studies
• Understands land use regulatory process and can perform zoning research
• Ability to analyze and solve drafting problems
• Familiarity with various Building materials
• Knowledge of project specifications & CSI division formatting
• Able to modify communications, both oral and written based on the intended audience: team members, clients, consultants, contractors, leadership, etc.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information and to analyze complex data, as well as good hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information accurately through emails, on the phone or in person.

Duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office setting. Occasional travel to offsite locations to perform work and work-related tasks or to attend meetings may be required. Work may be required outside of standard business hours as project needs may require meeting attendance or work be performed in evenings or weekends.

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