Senior Architectural Professional

The ideal candidate will be a qualified architect who is able to construct clear diagrams using AutoCAD.

This candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of all steps related to project completion and diligently communicate with necessary people to ensure timely execution.

• Analyzing architectural designs and plans
• Ensuring all designs meet industry standards and government regulations
• Researching and inquiring about different materials
• Supervising junior architects and assigning them tasks
• Scheduling and delivering at skill enhancement workshops
• Explaining design requirements and specifications to builders, electricians, and technicians
• Communicating project status and completion timelines to clients
• Preparing building models and structure plans
• Conducting mockup sessions
• Guiding the construction project from start to finish
• Presentation of project briefs to clients
• Understanding clients' requirements/preferences and environmental impacts on the construction project
• Creating blueprints and making alterations based on feedback from clients
• Developing projects by adhering to specified budgets and timelines
• Undertaking regular site visits and inspections
• Development and interpretation of a range of structural designs and acting as mentors, managers, and advisors
• Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high-quality, innovative, and functional designs
• Demonstrating creativity, foresight, and architectural judgment in developing architectural solutions
• Producing construction documents using Revit
• Understanding construction assemblies and best practices
• Actively coordinating design and equipment with consultants and other disciplines
• Researching and selecting building products and composing written specifications
• Participating in project meetings and documenting discussions through meeting minutes
• Actively participating in quality assurance/quality control review sessions at project milestones
• Compiling all documentation required to submit projects to authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) for review and approval. Tracking submissions and responding to comments and requests from AHJs as required to obtain permits
• Managing projects through the construction administration phase by routing RFIs and shop drawings to the appropriate team member, responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, issuing ASIs and RFPs, and reviewing pay applications
• Traveling to and visiting project construction sites to observe construction progress and composing field reports. Site visits may require travel involving both day trips and some overnight stays to out-of-town project locations
• Continually learning and staying informed of new systems, methods, and sustainable practices to benefit the collective team and clients
• Actively supporting strategic goals of the firm, studio, department, and manager, as well as understanding how your actions contribute to them
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and in a team environment to coordinate and maintain positive working relationships with other design professionals
• Excellent problem-solving skills and independent thinking with good listening skills and strong follow-through
• Excellent graphic, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Willingness to work on a variety of project types, building typologies, and architectural styles
• Strong proficiency modeling in Revit and SketchUp
• Growing understanding of building codes and how to apply them
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintaining C-P/client standards and QC throughout projects
• Assisting PM in setting scope and budget
• Assisting client's interests in public hearings and meetings
• Capable of serving as the main P.O.C. for a project or running projects
• Assisting in providing full CA services
• Assisting in proposal preparation
• Running projects with minimal oversight from PM/PA
• Production, designs, CDs, and having an understanding of specs
• Completing scope within allotted time/budget
• Managing permitting process/response to comments
• Managing bidding procedures
• Field assistance with CA
• Researching and applying applicable codes/contact with AHJs
• Coordinating with other disciplines, runs kickoff meeting
• Main P.O.C. with limited input from PM or principal
• Coordinating owner revisions, RFIs, and AHJ comments
• Coordinating peer review and QC of documents
• Design & produce architectural designs/CDs/specifications
• Checks completed work against markups prior to returning to PA
• Incorporating C-P/client drafting standards and conventions into CDs
• Prepares plans and details from sketches/redlines
• Receiving and sending drawings electronically

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture
• 3+ years of experience in construction and architecture
• Strong organizational, creative, and presentation skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit