Project Architect

Dwell Design Studio

• $80K — $95K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of design experience, license preferred but not required
  • Professional degree from an accredited college or university
  • Strong technical skills in construction and building design
  • Excellent organizational skills and follow-through ability
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior staff
  • Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and similar design applications
  • Thorough understanding of all design project phases
  • Positive attitude and sense of humor

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Project Manager and Construction Administrator on project team
  • Serve as a key member of the design document team
  • Engage cross-functional teams to address and solve design issues
  • Analyze designs manually with pen and trace for detail
  • Attend client meetings and coordinate with consultants daily
  • Develop and direct Project Detailing
  • Coordinate specifications across design documents
  • Work with Construction Administration to identify and resolve issues
  • Ensure technical quality of project documents at all phases

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • Dynamic and innovative project environment
  • Collaborative team culture with an emphasis on problem-solving
  • Flexibility with occasional travel requirements
  • Positive work atmosphere that encourages humor and creativity
Full Job Description
What you'll do:

  • Work closely with the Project Manager and Construction Administrator on a dynamic project team
  • Become a key component within the overall design document team
  • Engage with teams to creatively solve problems
  • Put the mouse down at times and study designs with pen and trace
  • Attending client meetings and leading day to day consultant coordination.
  • Developing and directing Project Detailing
  • Specification Coordination
  • In collaboration with the Construction Administration team, identifying potential issues and assisting with resolution, as well as assisting in developing solutions to significant or recurring technical challenges
  • Driving Technical Quality in our documents, during all phases of a project

What you need to bring:

  • Ridiculous technical skills - this Dwellian knows how to put a building together
  • 6+ years of design experience, license preferred but not required
  • Professional degree from an accredited college or university
  • Have a positive attitude with a sense of humor
  • Excellent mentorship attributes to guide supporting staff
  • Excellent organizational skills and follow-through ability
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Thorough understanding and preparation of design projects through all phases of development
  • Experience in multifamily, mixed-use or student housing construction
  • Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and similar design applications

Travel Requirements of approximately 5%-10%

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. Therefore applicants will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. and currently reside in the U.S.

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