Architect

Position Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring high-quality delivery across educational suitability assessments and retail environments
• Lead small project teams, reviewing work to maintain standards and provide guidance
• Translate project goals into a clear vision and produce original, engaging solutions
• Develop advanced technical skills, aesthetic awareness, collaboration techniques, and time management
• Contribute to studio leadership and support team processes, helping other team members grow in technical and career skills
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines for optimal project outcomes
• Maintain a broad understanding of the discipline; may be licensed or unlicensed
• Operate independently with sound judgment while escalating issues as appropriate
• Independently prepare and coordinate architectural drawings and BIM models across multiple project phases
• Lead the development of schematic design and design development concepts in collaboration with project leadership
• Review work for compliance with project requirements, building codes, and quality standards
• Coordinate architectural scope with engineering consultants and other disciplines
• Prepare and review construction documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Perform code analysis and support permitting and regulatory review processes, including educational facility requirements where applicable
• Develop and refine construction cost estimates in collaboration with project teams
• Lead construction administration activities on small to medium projects, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and change orders
• Conduct site observations, prepare field reports, and support resolution of construction issues
• Review and mentor junior team members by providing clear direction and constructive feedback
• Maintain and develop internal and external client relationships
• Seal and sign permit documents on assigned projects
• May have supervisory responsibilities, including training, assigning and directing work, reviewing performance, rewarding and disciplining team members, addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws

Required Qualifications

• NAAB-accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture
• Current architectural license/registration
• 8+ years of progressive professional architectural experience

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED certification and/or passion for sustainability preferred