What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect/Technical Lead position at Perkins Eastman?
The Opportunity
Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our 50-person Boston office. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect to with a combination of design and technical talent to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery. They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.
The ideal candidate will be excited about leading the technical development of projects and will bring experience with academic projects from PreK through higher education.
Primary Responsibilities
Salary Range
Perkins Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in our 50-person Boston office. We seek a highly motivated Project Architect to with a combination of design and technical talent to collaboratively advance designs from pre-schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients. This person will have a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery. They will bring a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet our clients’ aspirations and challenges.
The ideal candidate will be excited about leading the technical development of projects and will bring experience with academic projects from PreK through higher education.
Primary Responsibilities
- Advance design, programming and technical solutions in all project phases.
- Collaborate on solutions to meet design objectives and code/regulatory requirements
- Develop innovative, efficient, and resilient projects aligned with client goals
- Document designs with technical details with a range of software including REVIT.
- Oversee and lead consultant coordination and documentation efforts
- Participation in and representation of Perkins Eastman in Owner meetings.
- Apply knowledge of State & Local building codes, local zoning regulations, and referenced standards.
- Provide technical continuity through bidding, construction and close-out.
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff.
- Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree
- 8 years' experience preferred.
- Experience in academic and residential preferred.
- Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants.
- Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards.
- Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase-appropriate documentation.
- Possessing strong interpersonal skills - working with a team that emphasizes collaboration with engineers, owners, and builders and working in a focused and mutually respectful office environment.
- Proficiency with MS Word & Excel, REVIT, Adobe, & Bluebeam is required.
- Proficiency with Rhino, Navisworks, and REVIT plugins is preferred.
- CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations.
- Architectural registration is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Newforma, Procore, and/or other construction project management software is required (training available).
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401k Options
- Life Insurance
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Professional Development
- Competitive salary
- Room to grow professionally
Salary Range
Perkins Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.