Architect Level III (Licensed) - Civic

About the role

Efficiently and effectively manage, design, and deliver successful building projects through a proactive delivery process, whether with in-house staff or outside AEC team members, according to office standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support, direct, and mentor staff within a team-building atmosphere, prioritizing company, client, and project goals over personal agendas.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and owners in an integrated project delivery process across all phases—design, construction, and post-occupancy—to achieve client, project, and internal office goals.
• Focus on client satisfaction and cultivate interest in providing additional future project-related services.
• Coordinate and monitor project personnel activities to ensure job assignments align with project requirements.
• Maintain awareness of the scope, schedule, budget, and status of all assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain client confidence through professionalism, accountability, and high performance.
• Conduct architectural studies, develop design concepts and criteria, and prepare reports, calculations, and detailed design and construction documents.
• Assist in developing statements of probable cost.
• Participate in presenting plans and documents to governing and permitting authorities for land use, zoning, and permit approvals.
• Observe construction projects for adherence to plans and specifications; advise on interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Prepare construction specifications supporting detailed construction documents.
• Ensure the quality assurance program is initiated and adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in conceptual design and provide full support throughout the entire project.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on specialized systems.
• Coordinate with project management, architects, and consultants.
• Develop and represent the lead technical viewpoint on projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent in education or experience.
• 8+ years of experience in architectural practice as a project architect.
• Architectural registration with current license (NCARB registration and LEED Green Associate Accreditation desired).
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and willingness to use an insured personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Skills

• Proficient in Revit, TonicDM, and Microsoft Office (Deltek Vantagepoint knowledge preferred).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership, decision-making, delegation, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality, responsive design solutions and documentation for construction in various styles while delivering exceptional client service.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and personally driven to meet project design and performance goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with diverse disciplines and types of people.
• Committed to being an effective, contributing team player.