Senior Project Architect - Core & Shell

Description

• Promotes firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
• Assures execution of and assists with quality control activities for all architectural elements.
• Establishes architectural budget, task schedule and other components of the project work plan in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.).
• Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.).
• Responsible for the technical development of a project, working with a senior designer/design principal and project manager.
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
• Directs production of construction documents, drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule and cost.
• Coordinates and generates construction drawings and details, delivering complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation.
• Conducts and documents field observations to monitor progress of construction.
• Directs the production of schematic, design development and construction documents.
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants and contractors during all project phases.
• Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings and provides meeting notes documentation.
• May participate in marketing, client and owner presentations.
• Ensures tasks are completed according to the Perkins and Will standards and Project Delivery Manual.
• Directs, organizes and mentors junior staff with responsibility oversight of their assignments.
• Makes authoritative decisions, negotiates critical issues, with a high degree of judgment in collaboration with Project Manager.
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.

Requirements

• Understands and coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
• Basic Revit Knowledge
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• 10+ years
• Advanced understanding and experience in application of planning, programming and design principles and methods.
• Understands project management process and can apply project management software skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced experience in project design, construction documentation production and construction materials
• Experience directing and managing junior staff
• Experienced building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Experience reviewing construction documentation
• LEED AP or within 6 months of hire

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance