Project Architect

Education: Minimum 5-year degree in Architecture from an accredited NAAB program

Experience: 5-10 years full-time

Registrations / Certifications: Registered Architect (highly preferred) 

· Represents the firm to Clients of assigned projects

· Directs assigned resources to execute projects

· Administrates Owner-Architect and Architect-Consultant Agreements

· Reports to Director on-staff progress regarding performance.

· Reports to Director on assigned project status

· Trains and mentor’s junior staff

· Production of project deliverables on specific projects.

· Design and detailing for specific assigned projects

· Specification writing for specific assigned projects

· Construction Administration for specific assigned projects

· Mentoring of junior staff

· Maintain relationships with Clients, sub-consultants, contractors, and other internal staff members.

· Coordination of design and documentation with sub-consultants and internal staff members

· Communicate regularly with the Director regarding status of assigned projects throughout design, bidding, permitting, and construction.

· Building and zoning code analysis / review

· Creation of various Facility Assessment Reports and/or Detailed Design Memorandums

· Assist the director in development of project proposals, agreements, presentations, schedules, and budgets

· Communicate Client / project requirements with all effected project teams

· Other responsibilities as may be assigned by direct supervisor

Special Requirements:

· Technical skills including creating architectural design, details, and documents

· Proficient user of AutoCAD software, minimum

· Revit experience preferred

· Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite

· Communication and interpersonal skills, including strong written and verbal skills

· Problem solving skills

· Organizational and administrative skills

· Physically capable of performing job activities including sitting, standing, climbing ladders, stairs, and lifts.

· Travel as required by specific projects

Communication:

· Provides clear direction and feedback to internal and external project team members

· Promptly identifies and communicates project issues to the Director and/or other project stakeholders.

· Prepares written correspondence to clients and other organizations as appropriate

· Participates and/or conducts Client Interviews, internal departmental meetings, an various project meetings with sub-consultants and/or contractors

Teamwork:

· Receptive to constructive feedback and provides input on other group activities

· Coordinates all report compilation with group support staff

· Coordinates needs with and from other departments in a timely manner

Financial Management:

· Manages project budget status, effort vs. budgeted hours and dollars

· Manages project schedule relative to earned value

· Manages performance of work outside of original project scope with Client

· Reviews and approves invoices to Clients and invoices received from sub-consultants