Project Architect

About the role

We are currently seeking a motivated and self-starting experienced Project Architect to join our Architectural Studio. The successful candidate will report directly to the Architectural Department Manager and will be responsible for fulfilling all assigned duties while having the ability to delegate responsibilities as needed. The position is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a business casual dress code (polos and jeans) and minimal travel primarily within Northern Indiana and surrounding states for project meetings and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of costs and determine which drawings are required for each phase of the project during the feasibility study stage.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and work with the equipment/material specifier while managing the project timeline and ensuring all due dates are met during the schematic design stage.
• Conduct the design/development phase with additional client/user review and approval, including performing city, county, and state code reviews and refining design options with detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare contract documents by reviewing specifications with the client, refining design options, performing the final development of details, and coordinating with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and other specialty trades.
• Develop fee and prepare submittals for statutory review.
• Administer the bid/contract phase by reviewing bids, contractor invoices, punch lists, construction and shop drawings, and solving problems as they arise.
• Coordinate and direct day-to-day activities and performance requirements for construction and construction support.
• Provide daily reports on progress and resources.

Skills

• 4+ years of professional experience in architecture, ideally moving into project management.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Ability to compile drawing sets through all phases of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Architecture License or on the path to obtaining licensure.
• Experience in Architectural Project Management with an A/E firm.
• True project management experience is highly advantageous.

Schedule

Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 7/8 am to 4/5 pm, totaling 40 hours per week with some overtime on an as-needed basis.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $48.08/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.