Project Architect IV - Culture & Civic

PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES is seeking a Project Architect I who has completed a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and licensure path. You will present technical and design solutions to clients and work with the project manager to execute plans, coordinating with teams to meet deadlines and maintain high quality across the architecture group.

The role requires leadership in design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BSD Spec Link, with strong collaboration across disciplines and consultants

Qualifications

• NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture required.
• AXP and ARE licensure completed.
• NCARB registration preferred.
• AIA membership preferred.
• CSI-CDT certification preferred.
• LEED AP BD+C certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external consultants to ensure contract document adherence.
• Lead design delivery and technical delivery from concept through construction administration.
• Evaluate staff work for accuracy, clarity, and quality prior to submission.
• Develop performance plans and coach staff on delivering high-quality work on schedule and budget.
• Lead or participate in “Lessons Learned” sessions to improve team skills and reduce quality issues.
• Communicate effectively with AHJs to resolve code-related items on projects.

Skills

Technology literacy

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BSD Spec Link

Education

NAAB-accredited Bachelor of Architecture

Master of Architecture (optional)

AXP/ARE licensure

NCARB registration preferred

AIA membership preferred

CSI-CDT certification preferred

LEED AP BD+C certification preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BSD Spec Link

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Project Architect I has completed a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and has fully completed their official licensure path. They can be relied upon to present directly to the client on technical and design solutions and works closely with the project manager to execute project plans. They coordinate with project manager to help directly supervise the teams’ design and technical delivery within the project deadlines and ensure consistent quality of work from all levels of the Architecture team

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Deliverables

• Ensure the overall design intent established by the Performance Based Design process is incorporated into the detailed documentation.

• Monitors the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration, ensuring consistent execution of design intent.

• Determine the overall strategy for document production, identifying required drawings and related documents for each project stage, including Building Information Model (BIM) development.

• Coordinate technical and design aspects of projects with internal disciplines and outside consultants, leading communication to ensure adherence to contract documents.

• Provide extensive expertise in technical aspects of design, including code compliance, specifications, systems integration, and constructability.

• Utilize and provide leadership in the effective use of design software and technology, including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BSD Spec Link, for presentations and production.

Project Collaboration

• Resolve complex technical issues, ensuring integration of disciplines and providing strategies for meeting aggressive schedules and budgets.

• Foster and maintain collaborative professional working relationships with all disciplines, consultants, and vendors to support project success.

• Work with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) to resolve code-related items on projects.

• Attend interviews for new projects and potential staff as requested.

• Integrate advanced design thinking into the process of producing contract documents and leads communication and coordination among all disciplines, consultants, vendors, and contractors.

Deliverable Review and Compliance

• Execute document modifications, reviews submittals, manages substitution requests, and acts as a primary resource during requests for information during bidding and construction.

• Thoroughly evaluate the work of staff for accuracy, completeness, and clarity prior to submission, ensuring the highest standards of quality.

• Implement and lead the expertise in quality assurance/quality control measures across all projects, promoting a culture of excellence in quality and design appreciation.

• Ensure overall coordination of contract documents, including the work of other disciplines and consultants.

• Demonstrate and share examples of quality documents and design practices with staff to foster improvement.

Teamwork and Support

• Develop performance plans for Architectural Design staff and coaches them on delivering high-quality work on schedule and within budget.

• Promote a culture of excellence in quality and design appreciation, ensuring this culture is embraced by all team members.

• Mentor and direct less experienced staff, leading or participating in professional development sessions like “Lessons Learned” to enhance team skills and eliminate quality issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure and Education

• NAAB accredited Bachelor of Architecture program or Master of Architecture program required.

• Completion of Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and Architectural Registration Exams (ARE’s) resulting in Licensure.

• The typical employee has a minimum of 20 years as a licensed architect or 20 years of post-graduate architectural experience.

• NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) registration is preferred.

• AIA membership is preferred.

• CSI-CDT certification is preferred (and training provided).

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) AP BD+C certification preferred.

Technology Skills

• Proficient using technology, standard software tools and search engines.

• Expert in Revit or AutoCAD software.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people related organizational dynamics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit for extended periods, use a computer, and occasionally lift items up to 25 pounds.

The above information has been designed to describe the general nature and level of work performed as noted. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Progressive Companies fully and actively supports Equal Employment Opportunity. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.