Project Architect

Northern Impact; Milwaukee, Washington, Minneapolis, Boston (WI, District of Columbia, MN, MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Architect to join their dynamic team in Milwaukee. This role offers the chance to work on diverse corporate and civic projects, contributing to all phases of design and construction documentation. With a focus on quality and innovation, you will collaborate closely with senior designers and project managers, ensuring that each project meets the highest standards. Your expertise will play a crucial role in shaping environments that enhance community and functionality. If you are driven by creativity and a passion for architecture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in mid- to large-scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop design strategies and convey to team members.
• Lead technical design efforts and ensure quality control.
• Collaborate with consultants and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Technical Skills

Leadership

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

National multidisciplinary design firm is seeking a talented Project Architect to join their Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Boston or DC office. In this role, you will be working on all phases of design & construction documentation of corporate & civic projects. This role requires excellent time management, communication, and technical skills as you work closely with a Senior Project Designer, Project Manager, and a team of consultants developing complex design concepts that respond to the client's needs. Depending on the project scope, the successful candidate must be able to determine the right amount of effort needed to generate mid- to high-level documents in an efficient and timely manner. The candidate will also have multiple opportunities for client interaction and will help the company's teams to maintain a commitment to design and quality for all types of projects.

The firm has 11 offices all around the world focusing on healthcare, arts and culture, community, corporate, education, and government projects. Recently, the firm won the prestigious American Architecture Award for Museums and Cultural Building, along with IIDA Healthcare Design Award.

Responsibilities

• Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design philosophy and provides major input in developing a design and building performance strategy and effectively conveys this to assigned team members when appropriate.
• Provides technical design input. Responsible for a project’s technical design effort, subsequent detailed design development, project coordination and quality control efforts during all phases of project work, in close collaboration with Senior Designer.
• Seeks creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documents to support these solutions.
• Demonstrates strong project team leadership skills.
• Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants and knowledge resources to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated and support the design concept and performance goals of the project.
• Contributes to the preparation of design documents and leads the detailed development of construction documents during all project phases, delivering complete, accurate and coordinated project documentation.
• Advances the production of schematic, design development and construction documents drawings and specifications in compliance with project scope, schedule, cost and design intent.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and systems.
• Reviews shop drawings, material samples and CD’s for conformance with design.
• Performs construction administration duties (e.g. RFI’s, RFP’s, change orders, etc.)
• Prepares reports and specifications; reviews completed reports, plans, cost estimates and calculations.
• Executes applicable agency review analysis (accessibility, zoning, life-safety, etc.)
• Maintains contact with clients, consultants and contractors during all project phases, participating in marketing, client and owner presentations as required.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture; Master’s degree preferred
• Architectural registration preferred
• LEED accreditation preferred
• 7-12 years of experience on mid- to large-scale manufacturing project types
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other industry accepted software, Microsoft Office Suite products is needed