Project Architect - Community Sector

Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for the design and technical systems for both small and large, complex projects from schematics through construction administration.

The ideal candidate will have experience working on Community projects. It will be important for the selected candidate to use their excellent internal and external communication skills, both verbally and graphically, to effectively oversee project team milestone deliverables while maintaining alignment with agreed contractual and financial project performance objectives. The Project Architect role demands a talented, client-facing professional looking to engage with the Community team as a hands-on leader of project team members and a strategic thought leader to help grow the company and the sector.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Responsible for building system concepts and documentation processes from schematics through construction administration phases.
• Ability to engage during project pursuits to support the Project Manager and Principal in Charge in the development of scope and fee.
• Ability to collaborate with PM and PIC to develop project schedules by phase.
• Ability to engage with general contractors to review constructability input and feedback
• Function as team leader on large, complex projects when assigned.
• Responsible for overseeing project team members and directing team members to complete specific tasks
• Prepare and monitor discipline work plans.
• Prepare and document code research for a project.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Develop/edit project specifications in RIB SpecLink.
• Sign and seal documentation prepared under the candidate's direct supervision.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Interface with other discipline team leaders.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and licensure required.
• LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design.
• Minimum ten years of experience in the A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Comfortable assessing varied zoning and building code requirements from multiple jurisdictions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Willingness and ability to work with remote team members using video conferencing and other tools.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

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