Project Architect

About the role

BWS Architects is seeking a Project Architect to join their Phoenix-based team. The ideal candidate will contribute to a variety of municipal public safety, civic, and essential facilities projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Engage in municipal public safety, civic, and essential facilities projects from start to finish
• Contribute to all phases of the work, including design, construction, document production, budget management, and schedule coordination
• Coordinate the project team and maintain oversight of project milestones and production timelines
• Lead through collaboration and align teams through strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Deliver life-saving facilities that serve Arizona communities and showcase innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with a minimum of 5 years of Architectural experience that includes public safety and essential facilities project experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s in architecture, or equivalent degree
• Project Architect who can work autonomously on document production and take the lead as needed with clients, design team members, and is willing to wear multiple hats
• Proven track record managing complex public-sector projects, preferably including fire stations, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders, and meeting multiple project milestones and production timelines
• Technical expertise: Understanding of AZ Fire Code, NFPA standards, International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), Awareness of IGCC/IECC and resilience codes related to climate, energy, and environmental regulations, Familiarity with AZ Department of Forestry & Fire Management permitting, Experience with Revit in a professional environment is required, Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, rendering programs, and MS Office