Project Architect

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.