Project Architect

Claris; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Claris in Newtown, CT invites a Project Architect to lead design development, coordination, and construction administration for multiple projects. You will steer technical direction, ensure code compliance, and align design with budget while guiding a diverse design team.

The role requires coordination with the Project Executive/Manager, consultants, and internal staff, delivering complete, well-documented design sets for permit and construction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural design projects from concept to construction.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and construction documentation.
• Ability to coordinate with in-house and external consultants.
• Proficiency with BIM software (Revit) and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design team across multiple projects, setting goals and deadlines.
• Prepare construction design documents and envelope/energy reports.
• Ensure designs comply with budget, codes, and contract requirements.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs with project team.
• Mentor junior staff and conduct design reviews for permits.

Job description

Objective

The Project Architect is responsible to manage the project design process and assist the project management team during construction. General duties include architectural project management, architectural design, design coordination, and construction administration. The Project Architect should provide technical direction and ensure compliance with applicable building codes, quality standards, budget restraints and constructability. The Project Architect reports to the Director of Architecture and Engineering Design.

Full Time, Status: Open

CT - Newtown

Posted 2 months ago

Duties

SAFETY

• Promote job site safety, encourages safe work practices.

Architectural Project Management

• Exceed client expectations for each project by understanding client operational needs, wants, preferences, and culture.
• Manage the design process for multiple projects simultaneously. Projects may be at various stages of design and/or construction.
• Assist in creation of a pre-construction/design schedule for each project.
• Maintain and update the project design schedule once established.
• Assemble and thoroughly coordinate the design team for each project including all required 3rd party consultants, engineers, in-house personnel, etc. Develop and maintain objectives/goals/deadlines for each. Hold regular design meetings with the design team as required throughout the process.
• Communicate effectively with any subcontractors assisting in design and responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Responsible for correspondence required with Owner during design phase of project. Coordinate with Project Executive and Project Manager as required.
• Ensure all project design documents are coordinated and complete.
• Coordinate with estimator as required to ensure design complies with budget assumptions.
• Ensure the project is completed in conformance with the project programming, scope, budget, signed contract, subcontracts, purchase agreements and code requirements.
• Elevate any design related issues to the appropriate parties (in-house supervisor, construction project manager/superintendent, client, etc.)
• Verify and maintain the latest current drawings on Procore and distribute to project team. Coordinate with construction project management team.

Architectural Design

• Prepare conceptual architectural design documents as required.
• Prepare construction design documents in Revit, unless otherwise noted.
• Acquire thorough knowledge of project program, requirements, plans, specifications and project conditions.
• Initiate, maintain, and adhere to the Claris PROJECT DESIGN CHECKLIST in the preparation of construction design documents including but not limited to: Sheet set up, Red-line revisions, CAD standards implementation; Field Surveying, Dimensional and conditional; Functional Design, Programming, Budgetary and Aesthetic concerns; Zoning analysis, Building Code Review, etc.; Systems/materials specification selection and implementation; Quality Control – cross discipline check sets, permit, and construction sets.
• Coordinate details; meeting of dissimilar materials, material thicknesses, finishes, etc.
• Prepare envelope/energy COMCheck analysis/reports.
• Check all work before releasing/publishing design documents.
• Coordinate design impact of Owner furnished items with Owner and project management team.

Construction Administration

• Schedule and attend pre-construction, weekly construction project meetings and post construction meetings as needed. Include periodic job site visits on a Regular Basis To.
• Inspect for installation compliance with design and code.
• Understand how the pieces come together in real world applications.
• Work with PMs and supers to resolve design issues and conflicts.
• Incorporate field best practice standards.
• Conduct submittal / shop drawing reviews throughout project as required.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and project management team for thorough review. Recognize cross-discipline coordination requirements.
• Manage and respond to design related RFIs throughout the project. Response – appropriate type and tone, recognize broader implication / coordination issues.
• Manage field changes and revisions to the construction and as-built sets.
• Assist in preparing the project close out manual and plans for the owner and review final product with owner or owner’s rep as required.
• Coordinate with construction personnel regarding construction practices, techniques, strategies, and procedures to further refine the design process and eliminate errors.

Other

• Conduct peer review of other project design documents before publishing for permit or construction.
• Actively participate in all company-wide training and development initiatives, also work with and mentor assistant project managers, architects, and superintendents.
• Set up / attend product specific webinars / lunch and learns, site demonstrations, etc.