K12 Project Architect: Lead Design & Construction

Mcmillan-Pazdan-Smith-2

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 140,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith in Charleston seeks a creative Project Architect to join our team. You will guide complex design projects, supervise production and coordinate with clients and contractors, and ensure documentation meets codes and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Architecture, is licensed, and has 8–12 years of experience leading project teams with Revit, Enscape and Bluebeam proficiency. This role offers growth within a collaborative, design-forward firm.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent.
Registered as a licensed architect.
8–12 years of experience as an architect.
Experience leading a project team.
Ability to estimate project needs and translate them into budget hours/costs.

Responsibilities

Provide limited, high level, production supervision for complex features and coordination.
Assist Project Manager with managing multiple small to large-scale projects.
Supervise preparation and accuracy of contract documents.
Incorporate codes, construction techniques, and sequences in various projects.
Supervise site observations and report construction progress.
Handle questions during construction and maintain cost control.
Communicate with clients, officials, and contractors and prepare correspondence.
Write feasibility studies, condition reports, and recommendations.
Review building codes and prepare applications.
Lead major design decisions and detailing of materials.
Document project progression and follow approvals and construction actions.
Exercise professional judgment on contractual liability.
Make public presentations.