Project Architect, Facades

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architectural staff.
• Lead the design process from conceptual phase through construction documentation.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Design Development - develop comprehensive building envelope designs for prefabricated wall systems, ensuring integration of insulation, cladding, weatherproofing, and structural components.
• Collaborate - work closely with architects, structural engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure designs meet project specifications, local building codes, and sustainability standards.
• Create detailed construction drawings, technical specifications, and assembly instructions for prefabricated wall systems using ACC, Sketch up or BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
• Review design outputs to ensure quality standards, accuracy, and consistency.
• Identify potential design flaws or challenges and resolve them proactively.
• Work with the manufacturing team to ensure designs are producible, meet cost-effective goals, and can be assembled with ease in the prefabrication process.

Requirements

• Professional registration as a Licensed Architect.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Building Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience 5+ years in building envelope design, bonus if in prefabricated or modular construction.
• Extensive experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools and processes like ACC and Procore.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale architectural projects.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively within the constraints of prefabricated design.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• Handle project-related communication and negotiations with clients and contractors.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, etc.) and other relevant tools.
• Bonus for knowledge with Rhino, Dynamo.