Sr Project Architect, Education, Community & Commercial

Introduction

Pope Design Group is seeking a passionate, ambitious and thoughtful Senior Project Architect. The position aims to make a positive and impactful difference in the community through the spaces we create. As a multi-disciplinary firm, we partner with clients across the country to create environments that enhance lives.

Responsibilities

• Work with and under minimal direction of Principals and Project Managers to develop and creatively design concepts for client projects.
• Perform architectural design and documentation work for projects involving construction of new buildings, additions and the alteration of existing buildings and facilities.
• Interfaces with client on design issues, assists with trouble shooting where needed and determines and develops architectural solutions.
• Interpret design concepts (partnering with Project Manager & Designer) and assist with translating them into workable construction systems and evaluating alternatives to develop solutions.
• Affords technical oversight and coordination of project activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Reviews and implements pertinent local, state, and federal applicable building codes, ensures constructability, and maintains architectural standards of practice.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project, coordinates QA/QC project review and implements recommendations.
• Responsible for finished plans, specifications, and material approval within project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Participates in all aspects of construction administration duties including site visits, shop drawing reviews, RFI’s, change orders, review pay applications, etc.
• Maintains records to document phases of client/architect/contractor relationship and activities.
• Receives project direction from the Project Manager and at times, will manage overall client projects.
• Mentors design associates and assists Project Manager with work direction to staff members on architectural design concepts to create a learning and growing environment.

Your Skills, Experience and Competencies

• You are preferably a licensed Architect with a minimum of 10+ years of experience, including experience in Education, Community and Commercial industry projects.
• You have experience in all phases of architecture and the ability to coordinate all aspects of assigned projects. Experience includes site planning and zoning analysis.
• You provide attention to detail, good organizational skills, excellent follow-through skills, can juggle multiple tasks and multiple priorities as well as consistently meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and Microsoft Office Suite. Bluebeam and Image Processing – Affinity Photo experience is not necessary but is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 annually. Salary may be impacted by candidates’ years of experience, specific market sector experience, licensure and/or potential involvement in business development. Individuals in this role working more than 32 hours a week are eligible to participate in our benefit programs which include bonuses, profit sharing, 401K contributions, paid time off, continuing education, licensure & professional memberships as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short and long-term disability programs. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment allowing employees to work remotely two days a week.

Contact

To learn more about our firm please visit our website at www.popedesign.com.
We are committed to creating a positive work culture that is supportive, inclusive, and flexible for all, including you!

Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume and portfolio through our website careers@popedesign.com
Kristi Zwach
651-789-1573
kzwach@popedesign.com