Project Architect

FINFROCK; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

FINFROCK is seeking a Project Architect in Orlando to translate client requirements into precise documents and lead design through construction.

The ideal candidate holds a NAAB-accredited architecture degree, 5+ years of design experience (3+ in design/planning) and is licensed. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, strong communication, and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture from a NAAB-accredited program.
• 5+ years of experience with at least 3+ years focused on design and planning.
• Experience with large-scale multi-family, hospitality, student housing or commercial projects is required.
• Architectural license required.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Excellent client service and ability to present ideas.

Responsibilities

• The Project Architect will translate project requirements into clear, detailed project documents.
• As a Design team member, convey building concepts from design to construction.
• Support and guide team members within a collaborative environment.
• Coordinate with Project Manager at the onset of Design Development.
• Review milestone schedules with PM and manage design documentation.
• Coordinate with the design team and manage design/Build MEPFP consultants.
• Oversee QC reviews and site visits during construction.
• Coordinate with permit workflow and field services for ongoing issues.
• Lead client presentations and responses to RFIs and shop drawings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Innovative thinker

Education

NAAB-accredited degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

FINFROCK is the true definition of “design-build”. It is a collaborative effort between Design and Construction during the entire process of providing our clients with the finished product. At FINFROCK, you will experience the true essence of the “Master Builder”, as our Architects get the opportunity to see their conceptual designs develop in the office, then see the actual construction of their designs out in the field with our own crews.

Department: Architecture

Location: Orlando

Description

FINFROCK is the true definition of “design-build”. It is a collaborative effort between Design and Construction during the entire process of providing our clients with the finished product. At FINFROCK, you will experience the true essence of the “Master Builder”, as our Architects get the opportunity to see their conceptual designs develop in the office, then see the actual construction of their designs out in the field with our own crews.

Unlike most traditional architecture firms, FINFROCK embraces the opportunity to use our construction sites as a classroom for our staff. For FINFROCK architects, there is no greater sense of accomplishment than to see the projects we design rise out of the ground, with a full understanding of the challenges of their constructability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Project Architect will be responsible for translating project requirements and specifications into clear, concise and detailed project documents
• As a member of the Design team, the Project Architect will help convey effective building ventures from the design concept through the completion of construction
• Support and guide team members within a team-building environment
• Coordinate with Project Manager at the onset of Design Development regarding design concept and scope
• Review Milestone schedule with PM to confirm schedule and commitment of content at various Milestones
• Be responsible for the technical content of the project documents
• Coordinate with the entire design team including coordination of specifications with the documents
• Be Responsible for managing and coordinating the Design / Build MEPFP Consultant Team
• Manage and participate in QC reviews
• Coordinate with Construction PM during Construction
• Manage construction phase site visits
• Manage RFI and shop drawing distribution and tracking with the Project Lead
• Coordinate with Permit Coordinator for document management, submittals, etc. (includes drawings, RFI and Shop Drawings)
• Coordinate with Field Services Manager regarding construction status and ongoing construction issues
• Pursue solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions.
• Create and uphold client assurance in our team and operations by sustaining a high quality of proficiency, responsibility, and execution
• Contribute to presentations of plans and documents to governing and permitting authorities for land use, zoning and permit approvals
  
  

Qualifications

• You have earned a Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Architecture from a NAAB accredited program.
• You have 5+ years of experience with at least 3+ years focused on design and planning preferred.
• Experience with large-scale multi-family, hospitality, student housing or commercial projects is required.
• Architectural license required.
• You are more than proficient in Revit and AutoCAD.
• You’re an innovative thinker with the ability to articulate and present creative ideas.
• You have the ability to provide high class, responsive design solutions and documentation for construction in a range of styles with a proven ability to deliver excellent client service.
• You demonstrate excellence in 3-D building massing conceptualization.
• You have the ability to work individually and as a team member.
• You have excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• You have strong verbal communication skills and the ability to perform in client presentations.
• You are energetic, ambitious and with a strong work ethic to consistently meet project design and performance goals.
  
  

Benefits

• 401K Plan – Typically we match 100% of Employee contributions up to 15% of your base salary so you can relax and retire one day.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee and contribution toward “family” coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off program