Project Architect

CSArch; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSArch is seeking a Project Architect to join our Albany, NY area offices. Ideal candidate has 5+ years as a Licensed Architect and a degree in Architecture. Must have at least 3 years of Revit experience and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.

The role focuses on technical production from conceptual design through construction closeout, with responsibilities across design development, coordination with consultants, code compliance, and project administration.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with at least 5 years of experience.
• Bachelor's, Associate's, or Master's degree in Architecture.
• At least 3 years of Revit experience; proficiency with common design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house design team through design and documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants to produce construction documents.
• Oversee code compliance with applicable codes and guidelines.
• Develop and coordinate technical specifications with project team and client.

Education

Architect Licensure

Architecture degree (Assoc/Bachelor/Master)

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Submittal Exchange

Design/Presentation software

Job description

CSArch, an A/E firm with offices in Albany and Newburgh, NY is currently seeking Project Architects to join the Albany, Newburgh and Utica offices. Ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience as a Licensed Architect. The successful candidate should possess an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Architecture. The candidate must have at least 3 years of Revit experience. The Project Architect II is primarily responsible for the technical and production aspects of medium to large projects from conceptual design through construction closeout.

Core Duties

• Leads in-house design team through development of design and construction documentation process. Could also provide Project Architect support as part of a larger project team on larger projects.
• Develops and coordinates with consultants to produce construction documents.
• Oversees code compliance with applicable codes, standards and guidelines. Informs, directs and trains interns relative to these.
• Develops and coordinates technical specifications. Coordinates with Project Manager, Construction Manager, Client, and/or government agency relative to front end specification documents.
• Adheres to and implements corporate contract documentation procedures and standards as they best apply.
• Responsible for all aspects of construction administration including but not limited to shop drawing/submittal review and coordination, attending project meetings, periodic monitoring of construction sites, interfacing with contractors and clients.
• Supports project management with development of staffing, fee, budget estimating and project scheduling.
• Ensures that Quality Control procedures are being met.
• Will likely supervise small technical staff.

Qualifications

• Licensure Requirements: Licensed Architect
• Experience: Minimum 5 years experience as a Licensed Architect
• Educational Requirements: Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Architecture
• Computer Skills Required: Minimum 3 years of experience with Revit; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Submittal Exchange, and other design/presentation software.
• Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills
• Detail oriented; highly organized; self-motivated; ability to exercise independent judgment, multi-task, delegate, plan, set goals, meet critical deadlines, be accurate, work under pressure; conflict resolution/negotiation skills; team building and leadership skills.
• 40+ hours M-F; overtime as necessary to meet deadlines, travel, driving, occasional lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs. Site observations may involve outdoor weather, year-round, moving mechanical equipment, climbing ladders/scaffolding and observing high area construction activities. Noise level is often loud. Background check may be required. Requires use of hardhat, construction boots, and possibly other safety equipment as required on a construction site.