Project Architect/Technical Lead

About the role

Life At PE Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales and levels of detail. With studios in twnety-six locations worldwide, the firm designs for people to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world, guided by the ethos "human by design". Design is viewed as a collaborative art; the practice integrates passionate professionals who deliver the best design for clients. Teams of diverse talents work together in studios, drawing on expertise from across the practice to analyze and solve design challenges. The firm includes 18 practice areas that serve as centers of knowledge and analysis, fueling creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to the design approach, considered an essential ingredient throughout the process, and the firm believes all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity: Perkins Eastman has an exciting opportunity in its 50‑person Boston office. They seek a highly motivated Project Architect with a combination of design and technical talent to collaboratively advance designs from pre‑schematic through occupancy. The individual will bring an affinity for developing options and resolving solutions for consideration by teammates and clients, a working knowledge of construction techniques, building codes, green building certifications and project delivery, and a passion for developing optimal solutions that meet clients’ aspirations and challenges. The ideal candidate will be excited about leading the technical development of projects and will bring experience with academic projects from PreK through higher education.

Responsibilities

• Advance design, programming and technical solutions in all project phases.
• Collaborate on solutions to meet design objectives and code/regulatory requirements
• Develop innovative, efficient, and resilient projects aligned with client goals
• Document designs with technical details with a range of software including REVIT.
• Oversee and lead consultant coordination and documentation efforts
• Participation in and representation of Perkins Eastman in Owner meetings.
• Apply knowledge of State & Local building codes, local zoning regulations, and referenced standards.
• Provide technical continuity through bidding, construction and close-out.
• Provide technical guidance to junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master of Architecture Degree; 8+ years' experience preferred; Experience in academic and residential preferred; Experience managing multiple aspects of client, team, and project coordination, including full documentation coordination with project consultants; Thorough knowledge of State & Local building codes and referenced standards; Able to interpret, generate, communicate and present design intent and manifest that in phase-