Project Architect - Mission Critical

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); Royal Oak (MI); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Senior Architect to join their Mission Critical sector. This role involves leading a dynamic team in delivering innovative and sustainable data center projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and engineering, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. You will be responsible for overseeing project teams, engaging with clients, and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects. If you are passionate about sustainable design and ready to take on a hands-on leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in A/E industry with extensive project experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for team success.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated architecture and engineering projects.
• Engage with clients and oversee project team deliverables.
• Conduct material research and prepare project specifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Revit

Sustainable Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

LEED Accreditation

Tools

RIB SpecLink

Job description

This position can be worked from any geographical location.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Mission Critical sector is seeking a senior level architect to join a well-established and growing integrated team of architects and engineers responsible for delivering innovative, responsive, sustainable, and well executed data center buildings to a diverse group of US based and international clients. Data Center projects cover a diverse scope of work including, site entitlement design and approvals, campus planning, programming, building design and technical and sustainable research.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on Data Center projects. Candidates who have experience with complex technical and integrated building projects are also encouraged to apply. Selected candidates are expected to lead and engage with a diverse project team that includes the client, developers, local authorities, architects, and engineers. Strong communication skills both verbally and graphically are needed to effectively oversee project team milestone deliverables while maintaining alignment with agreed contractual and financial project performance objectives. The Project Architect role demands a talented professional who is looking to engage with the HED Mission Critical team as a hands-on leader of project team members.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Responsible for site and master planning development working with client and civil engineering teams as part of site entitlements and building design approvals process.
• Responsible for building system concepts and documentation processes from schematics through construction administration phases
• Ability to engage during project pursuits to support the Project Manager and Principal in Charge in the development of scope and fee.
• Function as team leader on large, complex, and integrated architecture and engineering projects.
• Client facing, comfortable working directly with sophisticated client teams that have a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Responsible for overseeing and directing project team members.
• Prepare and monitor discipline work plans.
• Prepare and document code research for a project.
• Conduct material and product research as required for project development.
• Develop/edit project specifications in RIB SpecLink.
• Sign and seal documentation prepared under the candidate's direct supervision.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration.
• Monitor staff to produce quality architectural and engineering services within a project team concept.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Sector.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and licensure required.
• LEED Accredited preferred, with a passion for sustainable and resilient design.
• Minimum fifteen years' experience in the A/E industry preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of professional services from schematic design through project close-out, including design and technical expertise.
• A comprehensive understanding of the coordination aspects and related requirements of all design disciplines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments.
• Proficient in Revit.
• Willingness and ability to work with remote team members using video conferencing and other tools.
• Very detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings.
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities

In compliance with all applicable or other employment requirements, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability and arrest and conviction records.

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