Industrial Project Architect (Southeast)

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an experienced Architect to join their Southeast Region Architecture Group in Charlotte, NC. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Microsoft Office. The successful candidate will lead project teams, manage design activities, and ensure compliance with architectural standards. Ideal for candidates with strong analytical skills and a commitment to sustainable design. Located in Charlotte, Raleigh, NC, or Atlanta, GA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial architecture.
• Registered Architect qualification required.
• Excellent written and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver construction documents.
• Manage multidisciplinary coordination throughout the project phases.
• Conduct work sessions at project sites.

Skills

Technical design concepts

Design management skills

Digital technologies

Architectural specifications writing

Construction document preparation

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Our Southeast Region Architecture Group is seeking a candidate with the desire to use and grow their technical expertise to successfully deliver projects across a variety of markets and building types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. In this role, you’ll partner with project managers to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types, from high-performance data centers to water treatment facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities.

Location Preference: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; or Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable in technical design concepts, code applications, design management skills, digital technologies, and design workflows for industrial-type facilities.
• Lead owner/client and internal meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Lead project teams with varied levels of experience to successfully complete and deliver construction documents and intermediate milestone deliverables.
• Manage and undertake design activities and the production of detailed documents required for construction.
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team through all phases of a project.
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Perform QA/QC and cross discipline technical reviews.
• Write and edit architectural specifications.
• Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders.
• Incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.
• Conduct work sessions at project site in conjunction with Client Representatives, Project Managers and other disciplines.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant prior experience in industrial architecture (data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.)
• LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Experience facilitating meetings with a range of stakeholders, such as engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Charlotte/Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA area
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must