Project Architect

Job Title: Project Architect
Location: Lexington, KY
Job Type and Duration: Onsite, Direct Hire
Pay range: $120,000 - $150,000

Job Summary
• Works under direction of the Principal-In-Charge, responsible for project design; coordinates project with design team and consultants of all phases of the project.
• Provides leadership and direction for day-to-day project operations, client management and administrative activities.
• Provides advice, guidance and direction to project team(s), and provides leadership to the office as a whole. Job Accountabilities • Assists Principal-In-Charge with formulating design objectives.
• Plans, organizes and schedules activities to meet objectives.
• Develops and implements operating policies, procedures and systems to support planned operations.
• Ensures policies are well-documented and communicated to project personnel.
• Evaluates, recommends and implements procedures for data acquisition, management and quality control.
• Manages staff assigned to project.
• Coordinates project specifications and material selections.
• Motivates and monitors the progress of work performed by project staff.
• Provides Project Building Code Compliance Review. • Responds to external requests for information.
• Plans and participates in meetings and discussion groups to promote project communication.
• May be required to work on multiple projects at a time.
• Will be required to work on a diverse amount of project types.
• Serves as key resource for project information and resolves problems or questions referred by internal and external sources.
• Establishes and maintains an active network of professional contacts.
• Remains informed of the status of completed and ongoing research in related areas.
• Actively participates in professionally sponsored meetings, seminars and symposia as a representative of the project and the company.
• Involvement in a professional organization is recommended.

Job Qualifications
• Minimum Education: Degree from NCARB accredited Educational Institution (Bachelor or Masters Degree)
• Minimum Experience: 10 years.
• Preferred Experience: 15 years
• Licensure: Must be a Kentucky Licensed Architect (Or able to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire)
• Accreditation: LEED Accredited Preferred
• Ownership Eligibility: 3-5 years of consecutive service with proven ability, may be eligible for Senior Associate and/or Ownership status.
• Experience with Deltek CRM is preferred but not required.

Competency
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
• Project Management - Develops department plans; Coordinates staff; Communicates changes and progress; manages client project activities.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and returns.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Managing Team Members - Includes staff in planning and decision-making processes; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Seeks to improve processes, products and services.
• Teaching/Training, clearly explains concepts; Varies presentation style to satisfy different learning needs.


ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

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