Project Architect - Higher Education

Perkins&Will; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will North Carolina is looking for a skilled Project Architect with over 8 years of experience to join our higher education practice. The ideal candidate is proficient in Revit and has a strong understanding of the design process.

This role involves collaboration with project teams and consultants to ensure successful project outcomes while adhering to quality standards. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in architecture and necessary professional licensure.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architecture, preferably in higher education projects.
• Professional licensure required.
• Experience with project documentation and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage consultant coordination.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project standards.
• Communicate with clients regarding project technical matters.

Skills

Revit expertise

Strong communication

Design leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

LEED GA certification within 6 months

Tools

Advanced Revit

Microsoft Office and 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Perkins & Will North Carolina studio is looking for a Project Architect with 8+ years of experience to join our higher education practice! We are looking for someone who is a champion of the design process and technically skilled with Revit expertise. This technical leader will collaborate with and lead the consultant and project teams to successful outcomes for our clients.

Years of Experience: 8+ years

Professional Licensure: Required

Responsibilities

• Understands all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, project management, execution and living design.
• Understands and responds to technical implications, design decisions and project financial goals.
• Coordinates project documentation development and the production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
• Reviews deliverables at each phase for conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations and project design intent, with a focus on quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness and constructability.
• Responsible for addressing Quality Control review comments at each phase.
• Manages project Quality Assurance and adherence with Perkins & Will standards.
• Leads project coordination efforts among internal disciplines (architecture, interior design, landscape architecture) and with external consultants.
• Communicates with clients related to project technical matters.
• Administers project regulatory reviews (building code, accessibility, zoning) and coordination with, and submission to, authorities having jurisdiction.
• Leads construction contract administration responsibilities including: submittal review and response, RFI review and response, field observation and reporting and project closeout.
• Maintains awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
• Contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation and interviews.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication, decision making and collaboration, which inspires high team performance.
• Mentors staff.

Proficiencies

• Building, zoning, energy and zoning codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Project team organization and management
• Consultant coordination
• Construction techniques, system assemblies and material selection
• Client communication

Software

• Advanced Revit
• Microsoft Office and 365
• Adobe Creative Cloud (including presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop)
• Visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Environmental Analysis software such as Pollination, Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Architectural license
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related discipline required