Senior Architect - Life and Work Places

About the role

Perform work on all phases of various architectural projects including design development, preparation of presentation drawings and specifications, design review, coordination, and correlation of construction drawings.
Prepare schematics, design development, and construction documents.
Develop, modify, and review production drawings and edit project narratives and specifications.
Research materials to determine the appropriate selection for the project.
Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from the initial programming stages through to construction administration.
Review construction submittals and assist the project manager in construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and review production drawings and edit project narratives and specifications.
• Research materials to determine the appropriate selection for the project.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from the initial programming stages through to construction administration.
• Review construction submittals and assist the project manager in construction administration.
• Analyze client problems and develop architectural solutions to those problems.
• Familiarity working with various project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design/build, CM, etc.
• General construction contract administration experience should include responses to clarification requests, progress reviews, pay application processing, submittal processing and close out activities.
• Collect and document client needs and criteria in programmatic form and develop/formulate solutions based on the data.
• Prepare presentation drawings by hand or electronically, research material options and make appropriate selections, plan, coordinate and administer architectural effort in concert with project manager, project executive, and others on the project team.
• Lead and mentor team of junior architects and project coordinators.
• Lead external project consultants and engineering partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Architecture with licensure.
Minimum of 15 years applicable experience in large Corporate/Commercial design projects.
Demonstrated experience using REVIT, proficiency is desired but not required.
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
Competency with Sketchup and PhotoShop a plus.
Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with a variety of project stakeholders such as clients, AHJ’s, contractors, design team, etc.
Strong verbal and writing communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Ability to lead and mentor team of junior architects and project coordinators.
Familiarity working with various project delivery methods such as design-bid-build, design/build, CM, etc.
General construction contract administration experience should include responses to clarification requests, progress reviews, pay application processing, submittal processing and close out activities.
Experience preparing presentation drawings by hand or electronically, researching material options and making appropriate selections, planning, coordinating and administering architectural effort in concert with project manager, project executive, and others on the project team.

Skills

Proficiency in REVIT.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Sketchup and PhotoShop competency.
Project delivery method familiarity (design-bid-build, design/build, CM, etc.).
Communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits: Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
401(k) with Company Match
Short- & Long-term Disability
Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
Family Planning and Parental Leave
Mass/Public Transit Program
Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Flexible schedule and generous PTO.