Project Architect

Summary: The Project Architect is a member of the design studio and works alongside a group of individuals to provide architectural services within a dedicated design team. A design professional, accountable for producing accurate design and construction documents for our multi-site clients and supporting other team members in achieving team goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following statements. Performs assignments under direction and supervisory approval of others for all projects.

• Prepares complete, accurate and code compliant construction documents.
• Provides technical and creative design solutions that align with program intent.
• Applies client’s program requirements and design criteria to existing buildings and structures.
• Responsible for determining the appropriate building components and their design application.
• Responsible for maintaining project schedules, deadlines and commitments for small and medium -scope assignments of average difficulty.
• Coordinates work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.
• Possesses a working knowledge of building codes and ADA requirements.
• Conducts project due diligence with municipalities to determine local zoning and building code requirements.
• Accountable for resolving plan review comments from code officials.
• Assist the project liaison to code officials, outside consultants, suppliers, and contractors regarding questions to the construction documents.
• Adheres to CAD standards and follows assigned drafting protocol across all projects.
• Receive feedback and direction from others.
• Works with supervisor and peers to pursue professional development.
• Participates in NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Program.
• Engages in personal growth using Sevan’s I-PDCA process.
• Accountable for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently on simple to moderately difficult projects.
• Capable to prioritize and work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

Minimum 4-year degree in Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent; 3 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Comprehensive knowledge of architectural principles, practices, and advanced techniques. Expertise in drawings, specifications, and building materials. Capable to complete moderately difficult architectural assignments with minimal supervision. Ability to execute and coordinate multiple projects at a time. Experience in multi-site projects preferred.

Language Ability:

Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries. Make persuasive presentations on complex topics and respond to questions from management, public groups, clients and/or customers. Highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Articulates complex ideas and positions in a clear and concise manner. Gather, organize, track and report project data.

Reasoning Ability:

Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others, while maintaining effective relationships with customers by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to successfully collaborate with multiple people to achieve a common goal. Ability to research, adapt and learn new industry standards, technical advancements and software techniques under constantly changing competitive market demands. Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of AutoCAD (required), Revit (preferred), Illustrator, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet. 3ds Max is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications or licenses required.

Work Conditions:

A highly collaborative environment that flourishes when individual and team contributions combine to achieve target goals and objectives. Workplace is dynamic, fast-paced and flexible. Successful employees work on multiple projects of various scope and duration, can quickly change direction to meet aggressive deadlines, and work with limited supervision. Some (0-10%) travel may be required.

Pursuant to Executive Order 14042 regarding COVID protocols for Federal Contractors, this position requires that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Reasonable accommodations will be considered. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be requested at the time of offer acceptance and not before.