Senior Project Architect

As a Senior Project Architect – Commercial, you will work independently on various projects as assigned by a Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge. The primary responsibility for this role will be to lead medium to large commercial projects. You will oversee the entire design process and/or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. Additionally, this role may work on several concurrent projects and act as a knowledge resource to less experienced staff.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Carries out the overall architectural design of the project, utilizing full resources of the firm.
• Integrates and coordinates all disciplines into the building project.
• Meets the project design schedule and design construction budgets.
• During the design phase, maintains contact with the client, attends all design meetings and keeps the project manager or principal-in-charge fully apprised of design development as well as any decisions that may affect the design schedule, design budget or construction budget.
• Performs zoning ordinance and building code analyses and apply the provisions of these items as they affect compliance depicted within the construction documents.
• Performs various project coordination duties: may assist project manager or principal-in-charge in project analysis, programming, site analysis, scheduling and establishing project objectives; coordinates activities of all professional disciplines assigned to the project; assists in the identification of the client’s expectations for quality, price and schedule.
• Various design‐related duties: participates in the conceptual, schematic and design development phases; works closely with the designer in providing a professional point of contact with the client during the design process; provides project manager or principal-in-charge with input in establishing and monitoring project budget and schedule; assists in creation of packages for conceptual, first review and second review; coordinates work of designers and interior designers.
• Maintains continual client communication during construction document preparation; maintains contact as a liaison between the client and the company; guides the owner’s representatives, their outside consultants and their resources as necessary.
• Assists with construction document preparation: maintains the information flow to the project team; assures that construction documents accurately reflect the contract scope and design intent; reviews construction documents periodically to ensure accuracy; coordinates all technical information from vendors and owners; coordinates building code reviews with appropriate agencies; conducts reviews with the client; represents the architect of record; coordinates with the project manager or principal-in-charge in determining construction and early bid document requirements.
• Manages construction bidding process in competitive bidding scenario.
• Assists with project turnover to construction administration personnel to ensure a smooth transition.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility/duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and attributes required to be success in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Education & Experience:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited architectural program, Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree from an NAAB-accredited School of Architecture.
• Minimum 7 year of relevant work experience after obtaining professional license to include coordination of multiple projects, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

License(s) & Certifications:

• Professional Degree in Architecture, and Registered Architect.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate close work with clients, field personnel and internal departments in achieving deadlines and quality work.
• Ability to remain organized with multiple interruptions.
• Excellent PC skills and a demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient with computer-aided drafting programs.
• Ability to work between office hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am through 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as a team member with a client-centric and positive attitude.