Project Architect

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work of other Project Architects/Designers to provide cohesive client service across multiple projects.
• Cook up consultant services and assist with consultant contracts.
• Work with the firm directors to negotiate fees and owner contracts.
• Aid the marketing department in proposal development and request for qualifications evaluation as needed.
• Communicate current and prospective project timelines and budgets via office software for forecasting and planning.
• Participate in employee performance reviews.

Project related responsibilities

• Develop project design, defining overall project aesthetic, and developing project objectives, descriptions, and budgets.
• Maintain knowledge of client’s goals and vision.
• Keep client informed of project progress regularly.
• Oversee and maintain the project design intent during SD, DD, CD, Bidding & CA phases.
• Incorporate sustainable design elements in project. Understand LEED and incorporate it if desired by the client.
• Plan, organize, and manage project teams and facilitate coordination between disciplines.
• Ensure all work complies with project-specific standards, building codes, guidelines, and regulations, coordinate communication and submittals to AHJs as required.
• Aid in the development of project specifications.
• Assist in the bid process, including helping the owner with contractor selection.
• Attend preconstruction/construction meetings with the Field Representative as required.
• Aid in processing design-related construction phase documentation, reviewing shop drawings and punch lists.
• Monitor and verify project hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Professional Architect licensure in WI required, IL preferred (LEED AP, AIA, or equivalent preferred).
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in architectural design.
• Strong proficiency with architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp; experience with 3D modeling and BIM is preferred.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing complex, multi-phase projects.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in listening to the client and translating ideas into functional and aesthetically pleasing designs.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Benefits

Berners Schober is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.