6+ years of architectural experience, focusing on sustainability
Professional architectural license preferred, not required
Knowledge of sustainable design concepts and ability to mentor others
Experience with sustainable building rating systems (LEED, WELL, etc.)
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Proficient in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead sustainable design initiatives and project implementations
Coordinate with clients to define sustainability goals and recommendations
Facilitate workshops and goal-setting sessions
Manage sustainability certification processes and documentation
Collaborate through all project phases, ensuring design quality and risk mitigation
Supervise team dynamics and delegate tasks efficiently
Advocate for superior client service and design excellence
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable design projects
Supportive company culture promoting teamwork and personal growth
Engagement with diverse sectors including Pharmaceutical and Biotech
Continuous education and professional development opportunities
Flexible work location in Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX
Full Job Description
LOCATION: Raleigh, NC or Austin, TX EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree and/or master's degree in architecture REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Professional architectural license preferred, but not required EXPERIENCE: 6 or more years of experience, with a focus on Sustainability
The Project Architect - Sustainability will focus on architectural project work in support of sustainable design research and implementation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Sustainability Expertise
Lead sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation of concepts within a project.
Assist with client coordination to determine project sustainability goals, analyzing project designs to identify sustainable design recommendations.
Engage project team via workshops, goal setting sessions including preparation and facilitation, etc.
Manage/coordinate/implement sustainable building rating systems and project experience in the management of sustainability certification such as LEED.
Facilitate the work of the certification over the duration of the project, including the preparation and submission of certification documentation.
Other Critical Parts of the Job
Collaborate on all phases of a project, from concept to close-out, with proven expertise on projects of various scales and technical complexities.
Supervise small to medium teams while producing, delegating, and coordinating the work of internal support and external consultants.
Collaborate and contribute to construction document production.
Conduct preliminary reviews of all drawings, specifications, code analysis, material selections, and specifications before finalizing with the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge.
Lead client meetings and regularly interface with clients and consultants.
Meet with the Project Manager or the Partner-In-Charge on a regular basis to ensure projects are executed according to clients' goals and expectations.
Communicate staffing deficiencies and needs to the Project Manager or Partner-In-Charge.
Manage the required scope of work and ensure the team's execution of the work in an efficient and thorough manner.
Identify and employ methods for improving the quality of documentation for the firm to mitigate risk.
Manage project schedules and deliverables.
Advocate for teamwork, superior client service, and design excellence. Encourage team members and consultants to keep these as a priority throughout the duration of a project.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Project experience with clients in sectors including Pharmaceutical, Biopharma & Biotech, and other Science & Tech Industries is preferred but not required
Substantial knowledge of sustainable design concepts, strategies, and implementation and the ability to teach these to less experienced staff
Professional sustainability credentials such as a LEED AP or credentials in another rating system (WELL, AP, LFA, etc.)
Passion and enthusiasm for sustainable design. Ability to engage others in thoughtful discussion about sustainability and have experience supporting this through educational activities, career pathway, and professional credentials
5+ years of experience in an architecture office with at least 2 years of experience of sustainability consulting
Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in managing large amounts of information with the ability to use sound and independent judgment
Proficient knowledge and use of building and life safety code
Proven ability to support/lead sustainable design consulting during the concept, design, implementation, and construction phases
Willingness to self-educate and educate others about sustainable design strategies and tools
Proven ability to lead the design, documentation, and construction administration process
Proficiency in Revit
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus
