Project Architect / Architecture Designer

Description

• Ensure efficient project delivery and quality from programming through project closeout.
• Coordinate monthly billing with accounting department.
• Maintain communication with the project team, the Principal-in-Charge and operations management.
• Manage and assist with work on all phases of various architectural projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination and correlation of construction drawings and review production drawings and specifications.
• Act as primary client contact for specific projects, ensure client development and satisfaction and assist to secure ongoing work.
• Coordinate and track project budgets and schedules.
• Manage and oversee work of project team and provide direction and organization.
• Supervise and support production staff, conduct reviews to improve staff performance and assist in establishing training activities.
• Be responsible for project management to ensure projects are completed on time, are within budget, of high quality and fulfill client expectations.
• Act as peer client contact to assist in development of and ensure implementation of client established processes and procedures. The Program Architect must also write reports to keep the client informed about the status of the overall program and specific projects.
• Supervise and manage work of project team members to provide direction, organization, and quality control reviews.
• Establish and improve project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Assist in preparation of fee proposals and agreements with the owner and consultants.

Requirements

BDG Architects has an immediate need for a talented, creative, and motivated Project Architect. This is a full-time position that will be based out of our Charlotte, NC office. A minimum of 7 years of experience and license to practice architecture within an NCARB jurisdiction of the United States is preferred. Project types will include Retail and Banking/Financial Services.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strategic thinking to address issues and new concepts in design, production of documents, and development of detailing
• Must be proficient in software applications including AutoCAD Architecture, Revit, Microsoft Office.
• Excel in collaboration and team building.
• Completion of professional architecture degree program
• Demonstrated ability to work on and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• General knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in an architectural office is required.
• Strong organizational and time management capability.

Benefits

BDG Architects offers a comprehensive benefit package with options for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, annual performance bonuses, and the ability to participate in a 401K program. We also offer paid holidays and paid personal time off.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance