Project Architect

About the role

STV, Inc. is seeking a Project Architect with 10+ years of experience for their Building Group based in Douglassville or Philadelphia, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead an architectural/engineering team in preparing documents for both new construction and renovations.
• Prepare and/or supervise architectural drawings utilizing a strong knowledge of building technology for all phases of a project.
• Execute code analysis, material selections, and prepare/coordinate with specifications writer.
• Conduct site and construction inspections for information-gathering purposes, and prepare design reports.
• Perform construction administration including site visits, shop drawing review, RFI review and responses, and supervision of record documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, manage, and oversee the work of lower-level architects who assist with projects.
• Aid in proposal preparation efforts from initial request for proposal to client interview.

Requirements

• A Professional Degree in Architecture with 10-12 years of licensed experience.
• Experience with SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) and ICD 705 projects is a strong plus.
• Proficiency with BIM/Revit, Blue Beam, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Photoshop, Sketchup, Enscape, and Vray rendering skills are a plus.
• Excellent design, presentation skills, both verbal and visual, and strong knowledge for generating technical details that are constructible are essential.
• A US Citizen is required due to Federal work.

Essential Duties

• Determine collectively with project management the technical approach and design criteria for projects.
• Lead and coach junior architectural staff.
• Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analysis.
• Develop design details, plans, and specifications.
• Contribute new designs or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important problems.
• Ensure conformance with STV and client standards, established architectural practices, applicable codes, and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• Review shop drawings and Requests for Information.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, back-up dependent care, parental leave, continuing education program, professional licensure and society memberships.