Accountable to: President / Principal Architect
Responsible for: Interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating design projects
FLSA Status: Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)
- Communicate, interpret and accurately document the client’s needs in a program format
- Initiate concepts and alternative solutions through the design process
- Individually prepare drawings and specifications for development of project solution
- Certify construction documents when prepared by you or under your direct supervision
- Coordinate other consulting project professionals and procure all pertinent project data, site information and code requirements necessary to proper execution of the work
- Lead a design/build team, oversee and coordinate the construction contract process, overall project scheduling and construction administration phase
- Monitor quality assurance standards, meet budgets and deliver goals for assigned projects
- Perform periodic field inspections of assigned work in progress and document pertinent observations, prepare punch lists, conduct and participate in meetings as appropriate
- Assist in the creation of budgets and schedules for new design projects
- Interact with clients throughout the process to ensure project needs and goals are met
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote marketing efforts by seeking-out and maintaining successful client relationships
- Share and contribute knowledge and experience to expand growth and development of the firm’s overall design and construction staff
- Maintain high standards of professionalism with clients, vendors and staff
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Active Professional Architect or Professional Engineer registration with adequate knowledge of the principles and practices of the profession
- A BArch or MArch architecture degree from a recognized and accredited United States college or university
- Good practical knowledge of USA construction technology, units of measurement, building codes, and the firm’s design standards
- Legally able to work in the USA
- A basic understanding of AIA contract documents and company contracting methods
- Verbal and writing skills to communicate effectively with clients and fellow professionals
- Competency in current AutoCAD and/or Revit, Adobe Acrobat and MS Office programs
- General knowledge of business, financial, legal and project management matters
- A professional demeanor fostering respect and confidence from clients, vendors and staff
