Project ArchitectAs a Project Architect, you'll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You'll have the opportunity to be involved with conceptual design, planning, programming, and similar activities where skillsets allow and be heavily involved in Contractor communications, and likely the responsible professional overseeing each phase of projects including, but not limited to, the technical work, scheduling, budget management, and project communication.
Most importantly,
you won't be expected to do it alone. You'll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success.
What You'll DoAs a Project Architect, you'll serve as a trusted licensed professional overseeing projects in the office while managing project team members and consultants.
You'll:
- Demonstrate full competency in all aspects of architecture
- Perform as subject matter expert on Architectural processes, procedures, and technology
- Be responsible for projects of a larger scale and complexity; including leadership of lower-level staff
- Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations
- Complete specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client's needs
- Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects
- Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs
- Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
- Provide guidance to less experienced architects
- Participate in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project
- Liaise with other Architects and consultants
- Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects
- Coordinate with Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies
- QA/QC
We'll Support Your GrowthWe're looking for an experienced individual ready to make an impact in GMC Birmingham.
It's about
sharing what you know, learning from others, and helping the entire team succeed.In this role, you'll have opportunities to:
- Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with Consultants and Contractors
- Lead or manage lower-level staff members on technical work
- Prepare reports and technical memorandums; partner with Architecture leaders on finalizing product
- Provide input to improving project delivery processes and standards.
The Kind of Team Member We're Looking ForYou're an experienced
Project Architect who enjoys both the
work and the people behind the work.You bring:- A commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your experience with others.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project
What You'll Need- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from accredited university
- 10+ Years of relevant experience post-graduation, preferred
- Certification as a licensed professional is required
- Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite
Where You'll WorkThis is primarily an office-based role, with opportunities to get out into the field and stay connected to the projects and people you're serving. In our GMC Birmingham you have access to updated downtown office space and an amazing BBQ restaurant within walking distance.
Travel: Up to 20%, including project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities.
Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate.
The role also includes periods of desk and computer work, as well as occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements. Employees may occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.
