Description:
Architects work as part of a multi-discipline team performing architectural design during all phases of multiple simultaneous projects. Architects are responsible to develop contract documents and orchestrate multidisciplinary team coordination. Work will be performed with minimal supervision receiving advice and direction from Senior Professionals. Independent judgement is required on work details. Assignments include programming, space planning, design, editing specifications, producing deliverable drawing sets for floor plans, roof plans, building and wall sections, details and schedules.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designs and specifies project-appropriate architectural requirements
- Plans and develops projects of various sizes and works under minimal supervision
- Investigates, evaluates, and recommends design solutions, prioritizes work, receives guidance on complex issues
- Plans, organizes, and directs the work of designers and other junior professionals
- Leads code analysis and coordinates agency, fire marshal, and jurisdictional compliance reviews.
- Performs Revit modeling and detailing
- Initiates cross-discipline discussions and coordination with multidisciplinary teammates
- Assists to direct the work of junior professionals
- Conducts site investigations and observations
- Attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development
- Prepares narratives, reports, drawing and specification documents in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints
- Participates in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI’s, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept
- Maintains knowledge of current industry trends on space, function, materials, etc.
- Assists to mentor and encourage the development of junior professionals
- Assists with marketing and business development activities including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews
- Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university
- Architecture registration required
- 6+ years’ experience in the planning, design, and documentation of architecture; significant experience with healthcare projects; expertise in medical planning preferred
- Proficiency with computer software including Revit Architecture
- Proficiency with Sketch-Up, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop and orchestrate full team coordination of contract documents
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and related industry standards
- Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to a number of concurrent projects in various stages
- Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant working as part of a multi-discipline team
- Active leader and member of varied professional organizations is a plus