Project Architect - Sustainability

Location: Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX

About Us

JacobsWyper Architects (JWA) is a full-service design firm serving a variety of market sectors. We are in the business of transformation, envisioning spaces where people work more productively, make discoveries, and live healthier and more joyful lives. Our process is collaborative by design, valuing and developing long-term partnerships with clients across a broad range of industries and institutions. We foster a culture of responsiveness, hard work, creative problem solving, design excellence, and respect for the environment. We are able and responsible designers and partners, creating environments that support the life of our community.

About the Role

We seek a Project Architect with a strong focus on sustainability to join our award-winning architectural, planning, and interior design firm. This role will be an integral part of the design team for a broad range of project types in the Science & Tech, Private Commercial, and Education sectors. The Project Architect - Sustainability will focus on architectural project work in support of sustainable design research and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation within projects.
• Assist with client coordination to determine project sustainability goals and analyze project designs to identify sustainable design recommendations.
• Engage project team via workshops, goal-setting sessions including preparation and facilitation.
• Manage, coordinate, and implement sustainable building rating systems and project experience in sustainability certification such as LEED.
• Facilitate the work of certification over the duration of the project, including preparation and submission of certification documentation.
• Collaborate on all phases of a project, from concept to close-out, with proven expertise on projects of various scales and technical complexities.
• Supervise small to medium teams while producing, delegating, and coordinating the work of internal support and external consultants.
• Contribute to construction document production.
• Conduct preliminary reviews of all drawings, specifications, code analysis, material selections, and specifications before finalizing with the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge.
• Lead client meetings and regularly interface with clients and consultants.
• Meet with the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge regularly to ensure projects align with clients' goals and expectations.
• Communicate staffing deficiencies and needs to the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge.
• Manage the required scope of work and ensure the team's execution in an efficient and thorough manner.
• Identify and employ methods for improving the quality of documentation to mitigate risk.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables.
• Advocate for teamwork, superior client service, and design excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in architecture.
• Professional architectural license preferred, but not required.
• 6 or more years of experience, with a focus on sustainability.
• Project experience with clients in sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech industries is preferred but not required.
• Substantial knowledge of sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation, with the ability to teach these to less experienced staff.
• Professional sustainability credentials such as LEED AP or credentials in another rating system (WELL, AP, LFA, etc.).
• Passion and enthusiasm for sustainable design, with the ability to engage others in thoughtful discussion and support this through educational activities.
• 5+ years of experience in an architecture office with at least 2 years of sustainability consulting.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing large amounts of information with sound and independent judgment.
• Proficient knowledge and use of building and life safety code.
• Proven ability to support/lead sustainable design consulting during the concept, design, implementation, and construction phases.
• Willingness to self-educate and educate others about sustainable design strategies and tools.
• Proven ability to lead the design, documentation, and construction administration process.

Skills

• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.