Project Architect

Goodwyn Mills Cawood Llc; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking a Project Architect for our Birmingham, AL office. You’ll oversee projects from concept through completion, mentor junior staff, coordinate with consultants, and ensure quality design and documentation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture, 10+ years of post‑graduation experience, and a Licensed Architect certification; proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office is required; travel up to 20%.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of relevant experience post-graduation, preferred.
• Certification as a licensed professional is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrate full competency in all aspects of architecture.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects.
• Lead or manage lower-level staff on technical work.
• Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations.
• Coordinate with Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.
• QA/QC.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

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Project Architect

Full Time Professional Birmingham, AL, US

Project Architect

Bring your experience. Find your people. Build what matters.

At Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC), we believe great work happens when talented people have the trust, resources, and support to do their best work.

As a Project Architect, you’ll bring your experience to meaningful projects that shape the communities we serve. You’ll have the opportunity to be involved with conceptual design, planning, programming, and similar activities where skillsets allow and be heavily involved in Contractor communications, and likely the responsible professional overseeing each phase of projects including, but not limited to, the technical work, scheduling, budget management, and project communication.

Most importantly, you won’t be expected to do it alone.You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and is invested in your success.

What You’ll Do

As a Project Architect, you’ll serve as a trusted licensed professional overseeing projects in the office while managing project team members and consultants.

You’ll:

• Demonstrate full competency in all aspects of architecture
• Perform as subject matter expert on Architectural processes, procedures, and technology
• Be responsible for projects of a larger scale and complexity; including leadership of lower-level staff
• Review completed reports, plans, estimates, and calculations
• Complete specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meets the client’s needs
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large complex projects
• Independently apply advanced architectural concepts and designs
• Carry out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
• Provide guidance to less experienced architects
• Participate in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project
• Liaise with other Architects and consultants
• Develop and represent lead technical viewpoint on projects
• Coordinate with Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies
• QA/QC

We’ll Support Your Growth

We’re looking for an experienced individual ready to make an impact in GMC Birmingham.

It’s aboutsharing what you know, learning from others, and helping the entire team succeed.

In this role, you’ll have opportunities to:

• Assist with reviewing and defining scope of work issues with Consultants and Contractors
• Lead or manage lower-level staff members on technical work
• Prepare reports and technical memorandums; partner with Architecture leaders on finalizing product
• Provide input to improving project delivery processes and standards.

The Kind of Team Member We’re Looking For

You’re an experienced Project Architect who enjoys both the work and the people behind the work.

You bring:

• A commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to share your experience with others.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• A desire to contribute to something bigger than an individual project

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from accredited university
• 10+ Years of relevant experience post-graduation, preferred
• Certification as a licensed professional is required
• Advanced knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite

Where You’ll Work

This is primarily an office-based role, with opportunities to get out into the field and stay connected to the projects and people you’re serving. In our GMC Birmingham you have access to updated downtown office space and an amazing BBQ restaurant within walking distance.

Travel:

Up to 20%, including project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities.

Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate.

The role also includes periods of desk and computer work, as well as occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements. Employees may occasionally need to lift up to 25 pounds.

Why GMC?

At GMC, we believe communities are built by people—not companies. We’re one of the Southeast’s largest privately held architecture and engineering firms, but our size isn’t what defines us.Our people do.

We bring architects, designers, engineers, planners, environmental professionals, surveyors, and disaster recovery experts together to solve complex challenges and create better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our work touches everyday life—from schools, parks, hospitals, and commercial developments to clean water, safe streets, resilient environments, and everything in between.

And while the work matters, how we work matters just as much.

We’re guided by four values:

• Quality —We care deeply about the work we put into the world.
• Integrity —We do the right thing for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Creativity —We believe the best solutions come from curiosity, collaboration, and fresh thinking.
• Care —We invest in our people, our clients, and the places we’re fortunate to serve.

At GMC, your experience has a place, your ideas have a voice, and your leadership can make a difference. Come build something meaningful with us.

GMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.