Senior Project Architect / Construction Administration

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

Senior Projects Architect leads and manages the technical aspects of new construction and base building projects. Provides design and technical support throughout project administration, design development, and construction documents phases.

This role ensures technical excellence, coordination of building systems, and adherence to firm standards while supporting overall project delivery from concept through construction.

Job Responsibilities

Ensures technical adherence to office and firm-wide standards by providing technical viewpoint on ground-up and base building projects

Directs staff to complete construction documents (CDs) for full building scope including core, shell, and site elements

Reviews CDs to ensure compliance with firm standards, structural coordination, building systems, codes, zoning, and accessibility requirements

Works with design staff to provide technical solutions for complex building systems, envelope detailing, and site coordination challenges

Manages coordination with structural, MEP, civil, landscape, and specialty consultants

Manages contract administration budget. Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances

Manages the work of other technical staff. Oversees tasks and provides feedback on work

Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine technical requirements and project goals

Participates in permitting submissions and responds to agency review comments

Reviews RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings to ensure alignment with design intent

Education & Work Experience

• Graduate of architecture or design school.
• 8+ years’ work experience on corporate interior design projects.
• Licensed Architect

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of design principles and standards.

Advanced interior architecture detailing skills.

Expert interior architecture detailing skills

Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures.

Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes, and ADA requirements.

Extensive knowledge of space requirements.

Extensive knowledge of contract administration.

Advanced Revit skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead junior staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000 based on education, licensing and relevant industry experience

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