Higher Ed Project Architect | Design Leader

McMillan Pazdan Smith; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith seeks a Project Architect for its Charlotte, NC Higher Education Team. You will take a lead role in producing construction documents, coordinating with engineers and consultants, and guiding design development from schematic through construction.

The role emphasizes client collaboration, budget awareness, and ensuring design aligns with codes and environment. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent with at least five years of experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years combined experience as an intern architect and/or architect.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Experience with Newforma Project Center.
• Experience with Newforma Project Analyzer (Planifi).
• Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu.
• Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce construction documents, revisions, and addenda.
• Assume project manager role as necessary.
• Prepare project proposals, design team budget, schedule, and workforce projections.
• Supervise design team members as necessary.
• Perform construction administration, including change orders.

Skills

Project management

Prioritization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Cultural awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Revit

Newforma Project Center

Newforma Project Analyzer (Planifi)

Bluebeam PDF Revu

Job description

McMillan Pazdan Smith seeks a Project Architect for its Charlotte, NC Higher Education Team. You will take a lead role in producing construction documents, coordinating with engineers and consultants, and guiding design development from schematic through construction.

The role emphasizes client collaboration, budget awareness, and ensuring design aligns with codes and environment. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent with at least five years of experience,