Project Architect - Interior

Description

• Reviews shop drawings, material samples, and CD for conformance with design.
• Directs or coordinates the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, and cost.
• Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.).
• Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Project responsibility for planning, development, and execution of technical documentation, which may include interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments.
• Responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates, and calculations.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Implements meeting objectives, facilitates meetings, and provides documentation in collaboration with the Project Managers.
• May participate in marketing and client presentations.
• Works in tandem with designers to coordinate design development and construction documents.
• Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
• Ensures tasks are completed according to the Perkins&Will standards.
• Coordinates engineering systems relevant to projects.
• Directs production of schematics, design development, and construction documents in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
• Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.
• May establish architectural budgets, task schedules, and other components of the project work plan with the Project Managers.
• Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Conducts and documents field observations to monitor the progress of construction.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
• Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life safety, etc.).
• Coordinates project documentation execution, construction plans, and details, ensuring quality control and completion.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.

Requirements

• Knowledge of conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
• Understands all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
• Familiar with building codes, specifications, building, and engineering systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including client presentation skills.
• Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)
• Strong passion for working relationships with clients and consultants, building relationships, and expanding the practice.
• Healthcare experience or interest in healthcare preferred
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• LEED GA and Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design (LEED AP with Specialty, WELL AP, etc.) or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit and ability to interpret and review Revit drawings.
• 8-10 years of experience
• Demonstrates collaborative and professional work ethic.
• Experienced in all phases of project design, construction documentation production, and construction materials.
• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio
• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Professional degree in architecture

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance