What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Architect position at Placement By Design, Inc.?
Position Overview
Project responsibility for planning, development and execution of technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing and coordinating project team assignments.
Essential Job Functions
DESIGN
Project responsibility for planning, development and execution of technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing and coordinating project team assignments.
Essential Job Functions
DESIGN
- Works in tandem with designers to coordinate design development and construction documents.
- Advanced understanding of planning, programming and design principles and methods.
- Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
- Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
- Directs production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager.
- Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans and details, insuring quality control and completion.
- Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
- Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
- Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design.
- Conducts and documents field observations to monitor progress of construction
- Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
- Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
- Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
- Ensures tasks are completed according to the standards and Project Delivery Manual
- May establish architectural budget, task schedule and other components of the project work plan with project manager.
- Directs or coordinates production of construction documents, drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule and cost.
- Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides documentation in collaboration with Project Manager.
- May participate in marketing, client and owner presentations.
- Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
- NAAB accredited Bachelor or Masters degree in Architecture.
- Licensed Architect or in process of testing.
- 7 years of experience in architecture in the US.
- Proficiency with Revit.
- Experience with Senior Living, Multifamily, and/or Hospitality projects.
- Must have architecture experience with projects in the USA.
- Must be a US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or current Employment Authorization Document Holder with NO visa sponsorships required now or in the future.