Project Architect

Role & Responsibilities

• Embody Pfluger’s core values.
• Collaborate with the design team to develop a coherent design concept and narrative.
• Ensure that the project story, guiding principles, and design intent are maintained throughout the architectural process.
• Lead the design of architectural documents from schematic design through construction documents, maintaining alignment with quality and technical standards.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers in developing a work plan and managing project schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Lead internal coordination of technical staff as well as consultants, engineers, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with project objectives.
• Actively cultivate and support strong client relationships, participating in client meetings and interviews.
• Maintain high client satisfaction throughout a project.
• Create addenda and other related bid phase documentation.
• Support Project Managers in leading site visits, field reports, and construction administration tasks.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with design intent and quality standards.
• Oversee code compliance and coordinate with regulatory agencies for approvals.
• Drive research on building systems, materials, and technologies to support an innovative design process.
• Lead internal design reviews and pin ups from the schematic design stage onward.
• Provide constructive technical feedback during all project stages to improve design solutions.
• Oversee post-occupancy evaluation, overseeing lessons-learned discussions and recording insights.
• Collaborate with other Project Architects to ensure learnings are relayed to other staff members, captured within company standards, and incorporated into future projects.
• Partner with the Project Manager to lead the end-of-phase review and coordination of all documents and disciplines related to his/her responsibility of work.
• Participate in and lead one or more project teams, ensuring effective collaboration throughout the production of construction documents.
• Serve as a key leader within the organization, contributing to strategic initiatives and the advancement of the firm.
• Coach and support junior staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development in technical skills.
• Support architectural staff in pursuit of licensure and provide opportunities to earn AXP hours.

Experience & Qualifications

• Alignment with Pfluger’s purpose of “inspiring people to create a more meaningful human experience,” with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Extensive knowledge of architecture principles and practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in projects of above-average size and complexity, ensuring excellence, technical accuracy, and timely delivery.
• Extensive experience producing detailed construction documents and specifications.
• Experience in educational projects is required.
• Proficiency in Revit is essential.
• Experience with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office products is highly preferred.
• Strong project-level leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships both internally and externally and effectively lead project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of building codes, regulations, construction processes, and project documentation.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, engineers, and contractors, to align on project objectives and standards.
• Ability and prior experience overseeing and guiding project teams.
• Professional degree in Architecture is required.
• Licensed Architect in the state of Texas is required.
• Minimum of eight years of architectural experience.