Project Architect

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with co-workers, staff, project managers, and all other employees.
• Lead assigned architectural or multi-discipline projects and coordinate with internal or external design team members, consultants, clients, contractors and governing agencies.
• Lead the preparation of complete project documentation to obtain client approvals and required local and state permits.
• Understand industry / client standards and possess a strong knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Collaborate with Director of Architecture and communicate all project and design team progress.
• Aid the Director of Architecture in determining and coordinating internal project staffing requirements.
• Select, evaluate, and implement architectural procedures and techniques to complete projects.
• Cookordinate, plan and organize workload assignments.
• Develop redlines for implementation by assigned architecture staff.
• Supervise project team to ensure work is being performed efficiently and is coordinated.
• Mentor and foster the growth / development of PDG team staff with regular and focused feedback.
• Ensure project deliverables meet PDG standards and that documents have been reviewed and coordinated.
• Record meeting notes and create meeting minutes for issuance.
• Perform construction administration tasks ensuring contractor work aligns with contract drawings and specifications.
• Review / respond to RFIs, evaluate shop drawings and submittals, issue supplementary instructions or addenda.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress and address issues.
• Support the preparation of field reports and the identification and resolution of conflicts or deviations.
• Support the review change order requests and assist in value engineering efforts.
• Perform construction walkthroughs and verify receipt of close-out documentation.

Requirements

• Technical competence in architecture discipline.
• Ability to mentor and develop the skills and capabilities of team staff.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and NYS Energy Software.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Experience, Education, & Certifications:
  • 5-year NAAB Accredited degree or equivalent education and work experience combination.
  • 10+ Years of hands-on design and documentation experience.
  • Professional licensure in the State of New York (or be willing to gain reciprocity within reasonable timeframe).
  • Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

About Popli Design Group (PDG)

Popli Design Group (PDG), a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm, has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients. Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Pay

Good faith salary range is provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience. Salary Description: $100,000 - $145,000.