What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Handel Architects?
About Handel Architects
Handel Architects is an award-winning architecture firm with offices in New York City, Boston, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. Our work includes architecture, urban design, and interior design and aims to leverage individual opportunities to create positive urban and social change. We are a fast-paced and results-driven firm and are looking for people that share our passion.
About the Job
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Architectural Designer or Registered Architect to join our team in a key Construction Administration (CA) role for a major project in Miami, Florida. The project is a 41-story office tower located in the heart of the Brickell Financial District. Designed to be one of the most sustainable office buildings in the world, the tower will meet the highest international standards for sustainable construction and energy efficiency.
This role requires the individual to be based in the Miami area but will report to and have the support of our team in NY. The individual will have the option to WFH or from the office of one of our partnering firms and will be required to visit the site on at least a weekly basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and process shop drawings and track open and priority items for review
- Review samples, substitutions, and mock-ups for use in the project
- Prepare sketches and supplemental documentation in response to Contractor RFIs or design/coordination changes
- Conduct site visits and attend Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings
- Assemble Field Observation Reports and track open issues
- Participate in coordination meetings
- Coordinate documentation and review project data for compliance with applicable codes and standards
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture
- Minimum 10 years of architectural experience, including at least 5 years focused on Construction Administration for high-rise buildings with complex systems
- Must have experience with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple, tight deadlines and work on various tasks concurrently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented team-player
- Strong critical thinking skills, and ability to carry out the design concept to realization
- Familiarity with Florida building codes
- Support Business Development initiatives
Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Competitive PTO
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution
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