Project Architect - Commercial - Augusta

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture in Augusta, GA seeks an Architect III to lead diverse architectural projects from concept through construction. You will develop designs, prepare drawings and specifications, and oversee coordination with engineers and clients.

The role requires licensure, eight years of experience, and strong communication and management skills. The position involves managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Licensed architect with registration.
• 8 years of combined intern/architect experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Architect.
• Take responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and material approvals.
• Develop schematic design concepts and programming studies with clients.
• Prepare design presentation materials.
• Supervise design team and project budget/schedule.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Architect III maintains a diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, uses advanced techniques, and has responsibility for designs, finished plans, specifications, and material approval.

Description

The Architect III maintains a diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, uses advanced techniques, and has responsibility for designs, finished plans, specifications, and material approval.

Essential Functions

• Serve as Project Architect.
• Take responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and approval of materials and construction.
• Apply sound and diverse knowledge of architectural principles and practices in a broad array of assignments and related fields.
• Act independently regarding architectural methods and complexities.
• Use advanced techniques and modify/extend theories, precepts, and practices.
• Assist with budget management.
• Prepare design presentation materials.
• Work directly with client and/or user group to develop schematic design concepts and programming studies.
• Observe architectural features of structures in the field.
• Provide professional architectural consultation in the planning, design, and coordination of large, complex projects.
• Write specifications as assigned.
• Conduct code research and analysis and review with various agencies for approval.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, contractors and/or clients.
• Assume Project Manager role as necessary.
• Prepare project proposals, design team budget, schedule, and workforce projections.
• Supervise and provide guidance regarding overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Ensure that the project meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards.
• Manage and nurture the client relationship.
• Supervise design team members as necessary.
• Perform construction administration to include facilitation of project communications, maintenance of project records, review and certification of amounts due to contractors, and preparation of change orders.
• Provide architectural production support as required.
• Produce work involving a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce construction documents, revisions, and addenda.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support business development activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud.

While performing the duties of this job in the office work environment, the employee will not be exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

Ref: 20260212

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent
• Registered as a licensed architect
• Eight (8) years combined experience as an intern architect and/or architect
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel software
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals
• Thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to provide clear direction
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience
• Master of Architecture
• Experience with Newforma Project Center and/or Planifi Project Analyzer
• Experience with Microsoft Project
• Experience with Bluebeam PDF Revu
• Experience with Autodesk Revit software
• Additional relevant certifications indicating additional expertise such as for construction administration, interior design, LEED/Green Globes/sustainability, etc

Ref: 20260212