Hybrid Project Architect Lead: BIM & Design

Powerwell; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerwell is seeking an Architect II / Project Architect to lead small- to mid-sized architectural projects across the full lifecycle, including design, documentation, permitting, construction, and post-occupancy. You will collaborate with leadership, consultants, contractors, owners, and clients to manage scope, schedule, budget, BIM, and QA.

The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with 6+ years of experience, strong Revit and construction document capabilities, and proven project

Qualifications

• Professional architectural degree from an NCARB-accredited program.
• 6+ years of experience in architectural design, contract documents, and construction administration.
• At least 4 years of project leadership experience.
• Experience with entitlements and permitting.
• Strong understanding of architectural building systems, construction methods, materials, and sustainability principles.
• Knowledge of federal and state building codes and zoning ordinances.
• Ability to balance client expectations related to budget, design requirements, and project schedules.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, technical, and graphic communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and monitor project team members to ensure assignments align with project requirements.
• Manage project activities with awareness of scope, schedule, budget, fees, and overall project status.
• Coordinate the work of consultants, contractors, owners, and other project stakeholders throughout design, construction, and post-occupancy.
• Lead consultant coordination for small- to mid-sized projects with construction costs generally under $10 million.
• Support Project Managers with identifying and documenting scope changes and additional services.
• Participate in internal and external project meetings with clients, consultants, agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute project meeting documentation as needed.
• Build strong client relationships through professionalism, accountability, communication, and project performance.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional project-related services to existing clients.
• Lead the organization and coordination of project drawing and BIM efforts.
• Conduct architectural studies and assist in developing design concepts and project design criteria.
• Prepare reports, calculations, drawings, and detailed construction documents.
• Conduct preliminary field surveys and develop architectural designs and drafts.
• Develop complete construction document sets from start to finish using Revit and established architectural standards.
• Prepare project materials and written construction specifications.
• Perform project code reviews.
• Collaborate with or serve as the project designer depending on project needs.

Skills

Client communication

Project coordination

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Education

NCARB-accredited degree

Tools

Revit

Newforma

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Enscape

Job description

Powerwell is seeking an Architect II / Project Architect to lead small- to mid-sized architectural projects across the full lifecycle, including design, documentation, permitting, construction, and post-occupancy. You will collaborate with leadership, consultants, contractors, owners, and clients to manage scope, schedule, budget, BIM, and QA.

The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with 6+ years of experience, strong Revit and construction document capabilities, and proven project