Senior Project Architect

About the role

OSPORTS, a division of The Osborn Engineering Company, is seeking Project Architects to join our Columbus neighborhood. This key role will engage all areas of our practice including planning, programming, design & visualization, and lead the project’s technical development and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Documentation and Delivery of architectural documentation for projects from conception through construction.
• Research code requirements and ensures feasibility of design solutions.
• Follows and manages project budget, work plan, consultants, and schedule.
• Communicates with Project Manager and other project architects regarding key deliverable dates.
• Creates design solutions to meet client specifications.
• Creates Project Manual and Specifications.
• Maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the Project Team.
• Acts as an intermediary between the client and the architectural team.
• Promotes communication through team meetings, minutes, and up-date memos to project team including consultants.
• Ensures project documentation is in compliance with company standards.
• Captures and coordinates team effort to complete a project promptly and successfully, while ensuring that the team is working effectively and keeping to the schedule and budget.
• Construction administration including processing of submittals, RFI’s, and other project documentation during construction.
• Provides office leadership including professional development coaching and mentoring staff.
• Consistently reviews work and communicate needs and concerns to project staff.
• Defines staff requirements for projects as needed or directed.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Must have 6+ years of project architect experience within one or more of the following fields: Sports (stadiums, arenas, ballparks, practice facilities, master planning, and collegiate facilities).
• Must have strong understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems, and site requirements.
• Registered Architect w/ active license, NCARB certified is a plus.
• Able to provide efficient and elegant 2D and 3D design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to have a solid working relationship with clients.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Guide design, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Proficient in current version of Revit – required.
• Proficient in AutoCad – required.
• Proficient in Bluebeam – required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project – preferred.
• Proficient in Photoshop – preferred.
• Proficient in LEED – preferred.

Additional Information

OSPORTS is looking for a candidate who has the following characteristics: Reliable Team Player, Self – Starter, Positive Attitude, Strong Work Ethic, Critical Thinker, Detail Oriented, Innovative, Good Communicator.