Project Architect

Description

Overall Responsibilities: A licensed Architect responsible for guiding design teams through the design and technical development and refinement of projects and managing all technical documentation through each phase of construction.  

 Responsibilities

• Bring skill and innovation to design, production drawings and construction documents for compliance with design intent, building systems, construction detailing and coordination with specifications.
• Keep records of design decisions pertaining to selection of materials, detailing methodology and maintain project manual. 
• Develop solutions through technical and design refinement. 
• Conduct on-site observations and prepare observation reports.
• Conduct project close-out efforts including punch lists, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of substantial completion. 
• Responsible for managing all technical documentation such as proposal requests, change orders and revisions to project scope through all phases of construction.
• Direct relationship on some projects with client in scoping project, developing proposals, negotiating services, and other project needs related to the success of the project.
• Function in the role of project leader, manage small teams, and handle some project management tasks such as staffing, fee estimating and scheduling.
• Regularly meet with the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and project details that contribute to the project’s success.
• Any supervision and guidance required by Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager is primarily from overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations, market-specific organizations and conferences, and social functions.

Requirements

•  Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in technical and design production. 
• A degree in Architecture, preferable at the graduate level, related field or equivalent experience required.  License to practice architecture in California, LEED AP preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant computer software:
• Building Information Modeling:  Revit 2016 or later
• 3D Studio max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape
• Modeling:  SketchUp or Rhino
• AutoCAD 2016 or later
• Microsoft Office
• Must have experience in and knowledge of developing project proposals and presentations, and the ability to present functional project designs.
• Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
• Substantial experience in construction document preparation and field observation, knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques. 
• Solid experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as time management skills. 
• Solid judgment based on precedent and policy in the development of a recommended course of action. 
• Understanding of risk management elements in all phases of the project.

Preferred Attributes:

• Highly organized, detail-driven and conscientious.
• Initiative.

PAY/BENEFITS

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid PTO and holidays, as well as 401(k) matching and annual performance bonus opportunities.