We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Architect to join our Aviation team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, large-scale projects alongside a multidisciplinary team of creative and technically skilled professionals. The ideal candidate brings a strong architectural foundation, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to take on increasing levels of responsibility while delivering thoughtful, high-quality design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop innovative architectural design solutions that align with project goals, functional requirements, and technical constraints.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate project documentation and deliverables throughout all phases of design and construction.
- Oversee contract administration activities and support project execution.
- Coordinate architectural work with consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to project team members.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting overall client satisfaction.
- Lead project teams across multiple concurrent projects, balancing design excellence, technical quality, and project requirements.
- Assist with developing, monitoring, and managing project schedules and deliverables.
- Develop and present technical solutions and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
- Identify team strengths, encourage collaboration, and support the professional development of colleagues.
- Proactively resolve conflicts between design intent, technical requirements, and project objectives in coordination with project leadership.
- Coordinate and integrate architectural documents with consultant drawings and specifications.
- Pursue innovative design strategies that improve project performance, functionality, and overall quality.
- Apply current industry standards, construction practices, building codes, and technical requirements.
- Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, materials, methodologies, codes, and best practices.
- Prepare for and lead project meetings, client presentations, and design reviews.
Qualifications
- This position is based in an office environment.
- Professional degree from a NAAB-accredited architecture program or an equivalent qualification.
- 10+ years of experience in commercial architecture, with aviation experience strongly preferred. Experience leading large teams on complex, large-scale projects is also highly valued.
- Transportation or other large-scale public-sector project experience is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Revit and a strong command of architectural design and technical documentation.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction documentation and drawing coordination.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, material assemblies, and constructability.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes, accessibility standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proven experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Interest in sustainable design principles and high-performance building strategies.
- Professional architectural registration.
- Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Adaptability and a flexible, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating project teams and providing leadership.
- Ability to communicate design concepts and technical information through visual presentations and graphics.
- Confidence presenting ideas, technical solutions, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel as project needs require.