Senior Architect - Life and Work Places

Gresham Smith

The Role

Overview

Lead senior architect overseeing design, coordination, and mentorship for large projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design development
  • construction documents
  • design review
  • coordination
  • material selection
  • construction administration

Tasks

-Perform 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. -Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions to those problems. -Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from the initial programming stages through to construction administration. -Candidate will be able to collect and document client needs and criteria in programmatic form and develop / formulate solutions based on the data. -Research materials to determine the appropriate selection for the project. -Prepare schematics, design development, and construction documents. Develop, modify, and review production drawings and edit project narratives and specifications. -Review construction submittals and assist the project manager in construction administration.

Requirements

  • revit
  • sketchup
  • photoshop
  • architecture degree
  • licensed
  • 15+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of project stakeholders such as clients, AHJ’s, contractors, design team, etc. -Must be able to lead external project consultants and engineering partners. -Strong verbal and writing communication skills -Competency with Sketchup and PhotoShop a plus -General construction contract administration experience should include responses to clarification requests, progress reviews, pay application processing, submittal processing and close out activities. -Familiarity working with various project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design/build, CM, etc.. -Candidate will be experienced and capable of preparing presentation drawings by hand or electronically, research material options and make appropriate selections, plan, coordinate and administer architectural effort in concert with project manager, project executive, and others on the project team. -Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. -Bachelor's/Master's degree in Architecture with licensure. -Minimum of 15 years applicable experience in large Corporate/ Commercial design projects -Must be able to lead and mentor team of junior architects and project coordinators. -Demonstrated experience using REVIT, proficiency is desired but not required. -Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with project stakeholders.

The Company

About Gresham Smith

-Delivering forward-thinking solutions in architecture, engineering, and planning. -Specializing in the design and development of infrastructure, transportation, and building projects with a diverse portfolio of work. -Successfully executed a variety of projects, ranging from transportation hubs to commercial buildings and residential developments. -Notable for expertise in urban planning, transit-oriented designs, aviation, and healthcare facilities. -Collaborates closely with government agencies, public organizations, and private sector clients, ensuring seamless integration of design with functionality. -Transforms challenges into impactful infrastructure that shapes communities and economies through innovative problem-solving and design.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Buildings

Water

Utilities

Government

Mobility

Broadband and Communication