Project Architect

Perkins&Will; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Houston is seeking a Project Architect with 10+ years of experience to lead the technical development of design and construction documentation. You will collaborate with teams, manage project documentation, and ensure successful execution from schematic design through construction administration.

The role requires a professional architecture degree, licensure, and strong Revit and 3D modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture or related discipline.
• 10+ years of project experience including healthcare and/or science & technology.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and Revit.
• Ability to direct and coordinate work of junior staff.
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development of projects and ensure design and construction documentation are executed effectively.
• Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development and construction documents with Project Manager.
• Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders).
• Execute applicable agency review analyses (accessibility, zoning, life-safety).
• Establish budget, task schedule, and work plan with Project Manager.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with engineers and consultants.
• Lead presentations to prospective clients and participate in marketing efforts.
• Utilize Revit and other design software to deliver precise documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Licensure required

Tools

Revit

3D modeling software

Job description

• Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)

We are seeking a Project Architect with 10+ years of experience to join our Houston office, bringing expertise and a passion for innovation. This role involves leading the technical development of projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring the successful execution of design and construction documentation.

As a Project Architect on the Perkins&Will team, you will:

• Be responsible for planning, developing, and executing technical documentation which may include interpreting, organizing, and coordinating project team assignments
• Direct and coordinate production of schematic, design development and construction documents in collaboration with Project Manager
• Perform construction administration duties (e.g., RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
• Execute applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
• Establish budget, task schedule, and other components of the work plan with Project Manager
• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead presentations to prospective clients
• Work with engineering consultants through schematic and design development phases
• Direct, organize, and mentor junior staff with responsibility for oversight
• Utilize your rock star technical skills in Revit and other design application software
• Work hard, play hard, and learn a lot along the way!

To join us, you should have:

• A professional degree in Architecture, Design, or related discipline
• 10+ years of project experience including healthcare and/or science & technology
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred
• Ability to direct and coordinate work efforts of junior staff
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
• Familiarity with building codes, specifications, building and engineering systems
• Understanding of project management process
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED AP within 1 year of hire
• Licensure required

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

• 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.

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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.