Project Architect

Full Time, Status: Open

CT - Newtown

Posted 1 year ago

Objective

The Project Architect is responsible to manage the project design process and assist the project management team during construction. General duties include architectural project management, architectural design, design coordination, and construction administration. The Project Architect should provide technical direction and ensure compliance with applicable building codes, quality

standards, budget restraints and constructability. The Project Architect reports to the Director of Architecture and Engineering Design.

Duties

SAFETY:

• Promote job site safety, encourages safe work practices.
  
  

Architectural Project Management

• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client
  
  

operational needs, wants, preferences, and culture.

• Manage the design process for multiple projects simultaneously. Projects
  
  

may be at various stages of design and/or construction.

• Assist in creation of a pre-construction/design schedule for each project.
  
  

Maintain and update the project design schedule once established.

• Assemble and thoroughly coordinate the design team for each project
  
  

including all required 3rd party consultants, engineers, in-house personnel,

etc. Develop and maintain objectives/goals/deadlines for each. Hold

regular design meetings with the design team as required throughout the

process.

• Communicate effectively with any subcontractors assisting in design and
  
  

responsible for completing various phases of the project.

• Responsible for correspondence required with Owner during design phase of
  
  

project. Coordinate with Project Executive and Project Manager as

required.

• Ensure all project design documents are coordinated and complete.
• Coordinate with estimator as required to ensure design complies with
  
  

budget assumptions.

• Ensure the project is completed in conformance with the project
  
  

programming, scope, budget, signed contract, subcontracts, purchase

agreements and code requirements.

• Elevate any design related issues to the appropriate parties (in-house
  
  

supervisor, construction project manager/superintendent, client, etc.)

• Verify and maintain the latest current drawings on Procore and distribute to
  
  

project team. Coordinate with construction project management team.

Architectural Design

• Prepare conceptual architectural design documents as required.
• Prepare construction design documents in Revit, unless otherwise noted.
• Acquire thorough knowledge of project program, requirements, plans,
  
  

specifications and project conditions.

• Initiate, maintain, and adhere to the Claris PROJECT DESIGN CHECKLIST in the
  
  

preparation of construction design documents including but not limited to:

• Sheet set up, Red-line revisions, CAD standards implementation.
• Field Surveying, Dimensional and conditional.
• Functional Design, Programming, Budgetary and Aesthetic concerns.
• Zoning analysis, Building Code Review, etc.
• Systems/materials specification selection and implementation.
• Quality Control – cross discipline check sets, permit, and construction
  
  

sets.

• Coordinate details; meeting of dissimilar materials, material
  
  

thicknesses, finishes, etc.

• Prepare envelope/energy COMCheck analysis/reports.
• Check all work before releasing/publishing design documents.
• Coordinate design impact of Owner furnished items with Owner and project
  
  

management team.

Construction Administration

• Schedule and attend pre-construction, weekly construction project meetings
  
  

and post construction meetings as needed. Include periodic job site visits on

a Regular Basis To

• Inspect for installation compliance with design and code
• Understand how the pieces come together in real world applications.
• Work with PMs and supers to resolve design issues and conflicts
• Incorporate field best practice standards.
• Conduct submittal / shop drawing reviews throughout project as required.
  
  

Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and project management team for

thorough review. Recognize cross-discipline coordination requirements.

• Manage and respond to design related RFIs throughout the project.
  
  

response – appropriate type and tone, recognize broader implication /

coordination issues.

• Manage field changes and revisions to the construction and as-built sets.
• Assist in preparing the project close out manual and plans for the owner and
  
  

review final product with owner or owner’s rep. as required.

• Coordinate with construction personnel regarding construction practices,
  
  

techniques, strategies, and procedures to further refine the design process

and eliminate errors.

Other

• Conduct peer review of other project design documents before publishing
  
  

for permit or construction.

• Actively participate in all company-wide training and development
  
  

initiatives, also work with and mentor assistant project managers, architects,

and superintendents.

• Set up / attend product specific webinars / lunch and learns, site
  
  

demonstrations, etc.

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