Project Architect III - Affordable Housing

Summary

Project Architect at NAC is responsible for overseeing the architectural integrity of the projects, conforming to codes, meeting the design intent, client program, and integrating the work of all consultants into the project at each phase of development. Responsible for overseeing all phases of the project delivery and will coordinate with the Project Manager, and Principal to ensure the project is properly executed. Candidates must possess strong analytical, oral, and written communications skills with the ability to build quick rapport with all levels of employees, clients, consultants, and vendors. Candidates must also have a proven ability in problem identification and problem solving. The successful candidate will have worked with approval agencies with a demonstrated ability to successfully deliver completed projects.

Essential Functions:

· Responsible for developing and assembling complete sets of contract documents utilizing Revit and AutoCAD software

· Responsible for creating and/or supervising yield studies and test fits for affordable housing projects

· Leads team in affordable housing entitlements process with governing authorities

· Monitors and ensures that construction conforms to construction drawings and specifications

· Responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings

· Transfer construction knowledge to clients as necessary

· Review and coordinate the work of structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil and other consultants

· Manage and limit project risks by facilitating project communications and maintaining clear projects

· Identify and correct problems in time to eliminate or minimize negative impact on construction costs and project risks

· Conduct and document on-site observations; process submittals, RFI’s substitution requests and shop drawings during construction

· Interface with building and permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project.

· Oversee the project integrity during all phases of project delivery

· Supports the continuity, quality, and intent of design

· Interface with client, contractor, review agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants

· May participate in firm marketing, proposal writing, and project interviews

· May participate in the coordination and document preparation for projects and provide quality assurance via review of project documentation