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. STV specializes in architectural buildings and facilities, offering opportunities for advancement and innovative design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural/engineering teams in preparing documents for new construction and renovations.
• Prepare and/or supervise architectural drawings, conducting code analysis, material selections, and coordination with specifications writers.
• Perform site and construction inspections, prepare design reports, and conduct construction administration including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, and supervision of record documents.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and assist in proposal preparation.
• Make sound decisions and work independently, collaborating with upper-level design architects.

Requirements

• A Professional Degree in Architecture with 10-12 years of licensed experience.
• Experience with SCIF 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 and presentation skills, both verbal and visual.
• Strong knowledge for generating technical details that are constructible.
• Self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and understanding the importance of teamwork and client needs.
• US Citizenship required for Federal work.

Essential Duties

• Determine technical approach and design criteria for projects.
• Lead and coach junior architectural staff.
• Perform independent investigations, studies, and architectural analyses.
• Develop design details, plans, and specifications.
• Contribute new designs or techniques of material significance to 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 and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• 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.