As a Project Architect II, you will lead key technical design components of complex architectural projects while ensuring alignment with client goals, codes, and sustainability standards. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate design intent into coordinated, high-quality documentation. In this role, you'll apply advanced architectural expertise while mentoring emerging professionals and contributing to Progressive Companies' Performance-Based Design approach.
Deliver Results- Develop architectural models, contract documents, and specifications for small-to-moderate complexity projects while integrating building codes, sustainability strategies, and material standards.
- Ensure design intent and Performance-Based Design principles are consistently reflected throughout all project documentation and deliverables.
- Coordinate technical designs with internal teams, consultants, and engineers to ensure multidisciplinary alignment and integrated project solutions.
- Manage due diligence activities including documenting existing conditions, organizing project files, and supporting plan review submissions.
- Lead the review of submittals, drawings, estimates, and calculations to confirm accuracy, compliance, and alignment with project scope.
- Resolve construction and code-related issues during site visits, collaborating with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and project teams to address technical challenges.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional development initiatives such as lessons-learned sessions to strengthen team capabilities and project outcomes.
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent combination of education and experience required for professional licensure; Master's Degree in Architecture preferred.
- Licensed Architect required, including completion of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and Architectural Registration Exams (ARE).
- Typically 5+ years of experience as a licensed architect or 10+ years of post-graduate architectural experience.
- Strong proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD and experience producing architectural models, construction documents, and technical specifications.
- Proficient using technology, standard software tools, and digital research resources.
- NCARB certification preferred.
- AIA membership preferred.
- CSI-CDT certification preferred (training provided).
- LEED AP BD+C credential preferred.
