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 RESPONSIBILITIESSustainability 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
