Position Summary:HED is seeking a passionate Project Architect III to join our growing PreK-12 Education practice in our San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, or Los Angeles offices. Project Architect III is an mid-level technical architecture role that is responsible for assisting PreK-12 sector project teams from early design through construction under the supervision of a seasoned Architect and/or Project Designer. Candidates are passionate, motivated, and eager to further develop their technical and design skills in an environment that promotes collaboration and critical thinking. Proven experience and proficiency in technical detailing with the ability to work with moderate to minimal supervision. Responsibilities may include guiding and mentoring more junior team members.
The ideal candidate will bring experience delivering California PreK-12 educational facilities and a strong understanding of Division of the State Architect (DSA) requirements.
Typical Duties:- Responsible for site and master planning development working with client and civil engineering teams as part of site entitlements and building design approvals process.
- Responsible for building system concepts and documentation processes from schematics through construction administration phases
- Ability to engage during project pursuits to support the Project Manager and Principal in Charge in the development of scope and fee
- Function as team leader on large, complex, and integrated architecture and engineering projects
- Client facing, comfortable working directly with sophisticated client teams that have a diverse group of stakeholders
- Responsible for overseeing and directing project team members
- Prepare and monitor discipline work plans
- Prepare and document code research for a project
- Conduct material and product research as required for project development
- Develop/edit project specifications in RIB SpecLink
- Sign and seal documentation prepared under the candidate's direct supervision
- Attend project meetings as necessary
- Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration
- Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Sector
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree and licensure required
- LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design
- Minimum seven (7) years' experience in the A/E industry required
- Demonstrated experience delivering California PreK-12 educational facilities projects required
- Strong working knowledge of DSA procedures, California Building Code, California Accessibility Code, and educational facility design standards
- Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise
- A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines
- Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills
- Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
- Proficient in Revit required
- Willingness and ability to work with remote team members using video conferencing and other tools
- Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
- Ability to work well with others under deadline situations
Physical Requirements:- Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings
- Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes
- Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities
#LI-RS1
