Overall Responsibilities:
A licensed Architect responsible for guiding design teams through the design and technical development and refinement of projects and managing all technical documentation through each phase of construction.
Responsibilities:
-Bring skill and innovation to design, production drawings and construction documents for compliance with design intent, building systems, construction detailing and coordination with specifications.
-Keep records of design decisions pertaining to selection of materials, detailing methodology and maintain project manual.
-Develop solutions through technical and design refinement.
-Conduct on-site observations and prepare observation reports.
-Conduct project close-out efforts including punch lists, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of substantial completion.
-Responsible for managing all technical documentation such as proposal requests, change orders and revisions to project scope through all phases of construction.
-Direct relationship on some projects with client in scoping project, developing proposals, negotiating services, and other project needs related to the success of the project.
-Function in the role of project leader, manage small teams, and handle some project management tasks such as staffing, fee estimating and scheduling.
-Regularly meet with the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager to provide insight on project status and project details that contribute to the project's success.
-Any supervision and guidance required by Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager is primarily from overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
-Represent the Firm by actively participating in external professional organizations, market-specific organizations and conferences, and social functions.
Requirements
-Minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in technical and design production.
-Ability to demonstrate full knowledge of industry practices and a proven track record of quality control on progressively more complex and diverse assignments.
-Substantial experience in construction document preparation and field observation, knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques.
-Solid experience in dealing with governmental agencies and building/zoning codes and appropriate knowledge of engineering disciplines to evaluate and coordinate work done by consultants.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as time management skills.
-Solid judgment based on precedent and policy in the development of a recommended course of action.
-Understanding of risk management elements in all phases of the project.
-Thorough understanding of sustainable practices and industry standards.
-Proficiency in relevant computer software:
-Building Information Modeling: Revit 2024 or later
-Rendering: 3D Studio Max, Maxwell Render, Twinmotion, or Enscape
-Modeling: SketchUp or Rhino
-AutoCAD 2020 or later
-Microsoft Office
-A degree in Architecture, preferable at the graduate level, related field or equivalent experience required. LEED AP preferred, Architecture license required, California preferred.
-Current affiliation and/or membership in local, state, or national industry organization(s) is a plus.
PAY/BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid PTO and holidays, as well as 401(k) matching, profit sharing and annual performance bonus opportunities.
