Project Architect / Project Manager

LEA Architects, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LEA Architects, LLC in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Project Architect/Project Manager to lead multiple design phases, coordinate with consultants, and oversee construction documents and administration.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of experience, a degree in architecture, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Suite; LEED/Green Globes is a plus. Strong leadership and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture is required.
• 5–10 years of professional architectural experience.
• Architectural license preferred.
• Proficient in Revit; knowledge of AutoCAD and BIM coordination.
• Experience with construction documents and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration.
• Manage client, team and project coordination across disciplines.
• Develop construction drawings and coordinate with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape and civil consultants.
• Lead design and construction meetings with client and contractor.
• Interface with permitting officials during design and construction.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Client communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Architectural License (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

LEA-Architects is a nationally recognized firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Our design philosophy is to incorporate specific designs that are in direct response to each client’s individual functional requirements, community influences, site and climatic constraints, sustainability goals, and budgetary limits. Over the last 5 decades LEA has designed over 160 Fire Stations, Public Safety Facilities, Educational Buildings, Airports, Libraries, Admin/Offices, Police projects and Courts. LEA’s practice also focuses on private sector projects ranging in scale from single family residences, urban infill, to large scale commercial and mixed use projects.

As a Project Architect / Project Manager with LEA you will be involved in all phases of project development including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Your role will include management of multiple aspects of client, team and project coordination, including full development of construction drawings and coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, landscape, civil engineering and other consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture + 5-10 years of professional experience is required
• Architectural License is Preferred
• Applicants must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of building systems and construction methods with the ability to generate technical details utilizing Revit that succinctly describe the design intent and requirements.
• Applicants must have experience with the creation / coordination of the full spectrum of architectural construction documents utilizing Revit with skills managing the integration of supporting engineering documents.
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines
• Perform QA/QC and technical reviews
• In addition to strong Revit capabilities, skills in AutoCAD, Adobe INDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, MSOffice, and Sketch Up are preferred.
• Experience with construction submittals, substitution requests, and RFI's, during construction
• Excellent working knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Sustainable design and construction experience including LEED and or Green Globes Certification is preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and management skills
• Experience leading design and construction meetings with client and contractor.
• Experience interfacing with building permitting officials during design and construction.