Project Architect

Perkins&Will; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Austin, TX is seeking a Project Architect to contribute to design, technical documentation and project coordination across disciplines.

Responsibilities include coordinating documents, QA, coordinating with consultants, client communication, regulatory reviews, contract admin, and mentoring staff.

Required: bachelor's in architecture, architectural license, LEED GA within 6 months; proficiency in Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, Adobe CC, Enscape/Lumion/VRay, and 3D printing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline.
• Architectural license required or in process.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Strong knowledge of design processes, codes, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Understand design process and project goals to support design excellence.
• Coordinate project documentation and deliverables with efficiency.
• Review deliverables for conformance with standards and design intent.
• Lead QA reviews and project quality assurance.
• Coordinate internal and external disciplines and consultants.
• Communicate with clients on technical matters.
• Administer regulatory reviews and construction contract administration.
• Mentor staff and contribute to project marketing and interviews.

Skills

Project management

Building codes

Client communication

Team leadership

Quality control

Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural license

Tools

Advanced Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Enscape/Lumion/VRay

3D Printing/Laser cutting

Pollination/Ladybug/Climate Studio

Job description

• Contract documents
• Consultant coordination
• Architectural license

As a Project Architect on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

• Understand all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Coordinate project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Review deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructibility.
• Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
• Manage project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins&Will standards.
• Lead project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Communicate with clients related to project technical matters.
• Administer project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Lead construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
• Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentor staff

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

Proficiencies

• Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project team organization and management
• Consultant coordination
• Construction techniques, system assemblies and material selection
• Client communication

Software

• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting
• Microsoft Office and 365
• Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.