Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited university
Architectural license in North Carolina with a current NCARB record
3-5 years of experience as a licensed Project Architect
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other discipline-specific software
Strong communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and specifications
Valid North Carolina driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
Responsibilities
Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements for projects
Visit project sites to assess existing conditions
Prepare fee proposals and budgets for Department Head approval
Direct and coordinate project personnel to ensure timely progress
Plan project layouts and integrate engineering elements into designs
Prepare scale drawings and contract documents for contractors
Administer construction contracts and conduct on-site observations
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team
Engagement in diverse building projects
Professional development and growth opportunities
Supportive work environment that values high performance
Involvement in both design and project management aspects
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Project Architect to join our team in Charlotte, NC. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. The Project Architect researches, plans, designs, and administers building projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within a prescribed time frame and funding parameters. The candidate should be a self-starter, driven, high performer with good communication skills.
Requirements
Consults with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time
Visits project site to become familiar with existing conditions
Prepares fee proposals and time, cost and staffing budgets for project for Department Head approval
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Plans layout of project and integrating engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval
Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors
Represents client in obtaining bids and awarding construction contract
Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans
Prepares studies and reports
Prepares project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment
Directs activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents
Resolves client problems and complaints and provides technical advice to project staff
Performs final quality assurance/buildability review of project documents
Signs and seals project documents prepared under his supervision
Understands and obeys site safety requirements for construction sites
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Skills:
Knowledge of the art and science of designing buildings and structures, styles of design, and methods of construction of buildings and other physical structures
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written communication, specifications and drawings
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or government regulations
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and other discipline specific software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products
Valid North Carlonia driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Required Experience:
Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
Architectural license in North Carolina and a current NCARB record, which must be maintained on an ongoing basis.
3-5 years of related experience as a licensed Project Architect.
About Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
